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T990 KOW

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

35,942 mi
Last recorded35,942 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT990 KOW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 35,942 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 35,697 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 35,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 35,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 35,071 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 34,282 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,136 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 29,751 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 28,778 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 27,749 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 27,313 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 26,545 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,572 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 25,572 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,558 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2010 22,065 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 21,157 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 19,590 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 19,138 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 14,525 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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T990 KOW is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 T990 KOW, 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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T990 KOW is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 7 July 1999.

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