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T986 UCG

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

55,077 mi
Last recorded55,077 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT986 UCG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 55,077 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 54,746 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 54,680 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 54,680 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 52,456 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 49,356 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 49,356 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 48,031 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 48,024 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 46,017 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 45,840 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 May 2017 43,642 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swing arm (6.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 41,933 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

rear footpeg mounting is slightly worn

slight play in the gear pedal pivots

the number plate is slightly damaged but is still readable

Fail 3 May 2016 41,734 miles

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

slight play in the gear pedal pivots

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

rear footpeg mounting is slightly worn

the number plate is slightly damaged but is still readable

Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,746 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

nearside footpeg mounts are slightly worn

slight play in the gear pedal pivots

Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,973 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

slight play in the gear pedal pivots

the nearside rear footpeg mount is worn

Fail 17 Mar 2014 30,973 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

slight play in the gear pedal pivots

the mrear nearside footpeg mounting is slightly worn

Pass 16 Apr 2013 25,755 miles

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

front offside footpeg mount slightly worn

rear nearside footpeg mount slightly worn

slight play in gear pedal pivots

Pass 4 Jan 2012 19,682 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 13,975 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 13,733 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 13,384 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 13,384 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 13,100 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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T986 UCG is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 T986 UCG, 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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T986 UCG is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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