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T964 SBL

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,599 mi
Last recorded57,599 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT964 SBL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 57,599 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 54,237 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 50,605 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 46,081 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 46,081 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 44,595 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 44,595 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 43,367 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 43,367 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 40,087 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 34,656 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 28,332 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 27,655 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 27,318 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2015 25,225 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 21,712 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 18,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 18,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,513 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 18,507 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,473 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 16,893 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 16,422 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 14,872 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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T964 SBL is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T964 SBL, 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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T964 SBL is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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