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T959 ARU

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

24,514 mi
Last recorded24,514 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT959 ARU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 24,514 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 24,236 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 23,911 miles

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose osr passenger footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 23,281 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 22,863 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 22,863 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 22,510 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 22,416 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 22,084 miles

Front front tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 Jul 2018 22,030 miles

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

Front tyre rubber slightly perished

Pass 26 Jul 2017 20,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Aug 2016 18,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 18,260 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 16,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 14,605 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 12,268 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 9,056 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 8,036 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 7,908 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 7,820 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 7,582 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 7,174 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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T959 ARU is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 T959 ARU, 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 T959 ARU registered?

T959 ARU is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 12 May 1999.

Is T959 ARU safe to buy?

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