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T974 ARU

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,400 mi
Last recorded5,400 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT974 ARU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 5,400 miles

Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 5,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 4,871 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 4,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 4,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tire has cracks in the tread pattern

Pass 11 May 2021 3,926 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

front tyre started to perish in between tread

Pass 11 May 2013 52,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

fork dust seal leaking

Pass 17 May 2012 47,560 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front wheel has slight runout

rear tyre slightly deteriated

Pass 28 May 2011 41,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,671 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 24,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 15,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 4,573 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 3,539 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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T974 ARU is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T974 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 T974 ARU registered?

T974 ARU is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 19 June 1999.

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