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T897 MND

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,524 mi
Last recorded28,524 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT897 MND
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 28,524 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 28,463 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 28,488 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 28,338 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 28,135 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 28,122 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 27,522 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 27,311 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 26,764 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 26,332 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 25,179 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 22,840 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 22,840 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 22,142 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 21,186 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 20,042 miles

r/tyre is very close to legal limits...1.0mm

rear fender insecure/bolts loose

Pass 4 Jul 2009 18,530 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 16,667 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 16,463 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 16,201 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 12,480 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 12,480 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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T897 MND is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T897 MND, 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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T897 MND is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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