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P800 YAM

2001 Yamaha XVS650

White Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

19,700 mi
Last recorded19,700 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP800 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 19,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 19,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 19,379 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 18,962 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 18,940 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 18,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 May 2023 18,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 18,559 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 17,528 miles

Clutch cable starting to fray near the same. Still safe to operate.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 16,474 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 15,575 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 14,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 14,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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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P800 YAM is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in White with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P800 YAM, 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 P800 YAM registered?

P800 YAM is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 23 February 2001.

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