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B6 XVS

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

10,718 mi
Last recorded10,718 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 XVS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 10,718 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 10,472 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 10,275 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 8,322 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 6,237 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 6,073 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 5,923 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 5,923 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 5,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 May 2017 5,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 3,912 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 3,912 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 3,754 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 2,813 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 2,809 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2011 2,638 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 2,561 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 2,388 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 2,253 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 2,098 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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B6 XVS is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 13,452 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 B6 XVS, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B6 XVS registered?

B6 XVS is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is B6 XVS safe to buy?

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