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T738 SEV

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

33,379 mi
Last recorded33,379 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT738 SEV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 33,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

front tyre cracking between tread

Pass 5 May 2022 32,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 32,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 32,056 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 31,571 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 31,569 miles

Offside Rear Wheel spoke missing (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 30,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 30,509 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 30,493 miles

Front Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 28,290 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 21,220 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 21,136 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 21,136 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 20,776 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 20,758 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 20,333 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 18,439 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 17,709 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2006 15,398 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?

Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,735
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 619
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 250
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 188
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 171
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 161
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T738 SEV is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 15,022 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XVS650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 619 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T738 SEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVS650 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T738 SEV is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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