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T917 GOJ

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

16,419 mi
Last recorded16,419 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT917 GOJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 16,419 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 15,746 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 15,478 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 15,168 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 14,542 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 14,030 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 13,747 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 2mm (4.1.3(i))

Fail 1 Jun 2017 13,747 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 2mm (4.1.3(i))

Pass 4 Aug 2015 13,739 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 12,926 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 12,707 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 12,462 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 11,035 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 7,111 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 6,731 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 3,753 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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T917 GOJ is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 T917 GOJ, 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 T917 GOJ registered?

T917 GOJ is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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