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T754 LYB

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

25,937 mi
Last recorded25,937 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT754 LYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 25,937 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 25,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 25,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2024 25,185 miles

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 24,347 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 24,311 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 24,027 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 24,023 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 23,874 miles

although the rear brakes pass the test the rear brake performance and the mechanical linkage could do with improvement

Fail 28 Jun 2019 23,874 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

although the rear brakes pass the test the rear brake performance and the mechanical linkage could do with improvement

Pass 24 May 2018 23,148 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 22,647 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 22,269 miles

Rear brake pivot rod worn

Fail 9 May 2016 22,236 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake pivot rod worn

Pass 15 Sep 2014 22,213 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 21,973 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 21,795 miles

Advise on travel of hand brake, little resrve travel

HAND BRAKE ONLY FITTED TO NEAR SIDE REAR

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 21,449 miles

Hand brake only on near side rear axle

Weld on off side rear mud gard support cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2009 21,022 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 20,564 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 19,577 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 19,232 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 16,973 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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T754 LYB is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T754 LYB, 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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T754 LYB is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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