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T871 FAP

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,555 mi
Last recorded36,555 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT871 FAP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 36,555 miles

rear suspension movement restricted

Fail 2 Jul 2021 36,541 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

rear suspension movement restricted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 35,535 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 29,885 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

General condition represents age of vehicle

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 26,799 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 24,440 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2012 24,440 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 20,229 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 19,189 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 16,598 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 8,490 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 8,172 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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T871 FAP is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T871 FAP, 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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T871 FAP is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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