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T948 BGB

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

28,221 mi
Last recorded28,221 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT948 BGB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 28,221 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 27,750 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 26,523 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 24,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 24,163 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 24,077 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 24,077 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 23,896 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 23,631 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 23,060 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 22,517 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 21,527 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 20,779 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 19,781 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,606 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 17,533 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,041 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 14,545 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 12,492 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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T948 BGB is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 T948 BGB, 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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T948 BGB is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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