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T742 WPB

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

7,723 mi
Last recorded7,723 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT742 WPB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 7,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 7,522 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 7,522 miles

Front Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel rear tyre fitted to front wheel (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 7,510 miles

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 7,491 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 7,226 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2015 7,051 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 6,587 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 5,347 miles

Rear tyre got small age related cracks Close tolegal limit (2mm) left

Pass 9 Apr 2010 5,340 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 5,271 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 4,458 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 3,882 miles

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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T742 WPB is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T742 WPB, 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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T742 WPB is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 7 August 1999.

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