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T978 RCD

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

10,572 mi
Last recorded10,572 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT978 RCD
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 10,572 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 10,572 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 8,586 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 6,013 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 6,013 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 4,929 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 4,929 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 3,499 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 3,401 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 3,259 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 3,014 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 2,823 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 2,573 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 2,350 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 2,235 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 2,011 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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T978 RCD is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T978 RCD, 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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T978 RCD is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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