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T983 OKW

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,758 mi
Last recorded44,758 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT983 OKW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 44,758 miles

Front mudguard missing

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 44,758 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced low beam (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Wheel spindle locking device ineffective torque arm bolt loose (5.2.1 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticking not returnung freely (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front mudguard missing

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 41,381 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 41,381 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 37,292 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 37,292 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 36,353 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 36,353 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 35,774 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 35,774 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 34,053 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 34,049 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 34,046 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 34,045 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 34,041 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 33,911 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 32,396 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 32,396 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 27,871 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 25,873 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 23,727 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 21,963 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 19,398 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 18,190 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 17,895 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 17,540 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 17,540 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 15,341 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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T983 OKW is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T983 OKW, 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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T983 OKW is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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