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T788 RCF

1999 Yamaha XVS650

White Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

25,208 mi
Last recorded25,208 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT788 RCF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 25,208 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 25,022 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 24,755 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 24,557 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 24,490 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 24,390 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 24,113 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

clutch lever pivot worn

Pass 11 Jun 2012 22,654 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 22,634 miles

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2010 22,596 miles

No passengers Seat not fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,302 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 20,816 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 17,336 miles

forks soft

Pass 9 Aug 2006 15,832 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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T788 RCF is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in White with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 T788 RCF, 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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What year was T788 RCF registered?

T788 RCF is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 9 June 1999.

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