Yamaha XVS650

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 649 cc

T974 ARUMOT history

T974 ARU is a black petrol Yamaha XVS650 first used on 19 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 14 MOT tests, with 5,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
5,400 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
14 passed · 0 failed
Per year
94 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T974 ARU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
XVS650
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
649 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T974 ARU was last recorded at 5,400 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 May 2021: 3,926 miles, lower than 52,148 miles on 11 May 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
5,373 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
94 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 5,400 miles
  • 2025 – 5,373 miles
  • 2024 – 4,871 miles
  • 2023 – 4,425 miles
  • 2022 – 4,348 miles
  • 2021 – 3,926 miles
  • 2013 – 52,148 miles
  • 2012 – 47,560 miles
  • 2011 – 41,441 miles
  • 2010 – 33,671 miles
  • 2009 – 24,891 miles
  • 2008 – 15,301 miles
  • 2007 – 4,573 miles
  • 2006 – 3,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass5,400 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre perished
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass5,400 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    5,400 miles
    Test number
    877363619101
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass5,373 miles (+502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    5,373 miles
    Test number
    188192755723
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass4,871 miles (+446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    4,871 miles
    Test number
    532428036010
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass4,425 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    4,425 miles
    Test number
    279841602917
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass4,348 miles (+422)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    4,348 miles
    Test number
    360036549965
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tire has cracks in the tread pattern

  6. Pass3,926 miles (-48,222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    3,926 miles
    Test number
    735148870616
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront tyre started to perish in between tread

  7. Pass52,148 miles (+4,588)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,148 miles
    Test number
    747411033170
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
    • NoteFork dust seal leaking

  8. Pass47,560 miles (+6,119)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,560 miles
    Test number
    819338432186
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
    • NoteFront wheel has slight runout
    • NoteRear tyre slightly deteriated

  9. Pass41,441 miles (+7,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,441 miles
    Test number
    756898141111
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

  10. Pass33,671 miles (+8,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,671 miles
    Test number
    643193250142
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  11. Pass24,891 miles (+9,590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,891 miles
    Test number
    420535659151
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  12. Pass15,301 miles (+10,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    15,301 miles
    Test number
    573009358109
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  13. Pass4,573 miles (+1,034)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    4,573 miles
    Test number
    483658057183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass3,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    3,539 miles
    Test number
    683100956181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T974 ARU

Does T974 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T974 ARU is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T974 ARU?
The MOT on T974 ARU is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T974 ARU done?
T974 ARU was recorded at 5,400 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 94 miles a year.
Has T974 ARU ever failed its MOT?
No. T974 ARU has passed all 14 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on T974 ARU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 May 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T974 ARU find?
T974 ARU passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre perished; offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal.

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