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VE06 NRL

2006 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

29,251 mi
Last recorded29,251 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha XVS65011,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 NRL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 29,251 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 29,250 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 29,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 28,731 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 28,159 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 28,158 miles

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

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 27,333 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 27,333 miles

Central Front Upper Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 25,120 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 21,973 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 21,819 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 21,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 20,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 19,207 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 17,394 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 17,394 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 15,733 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 15,733 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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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VE06 NRL is a 2006 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 11,140 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 VE06 NRL, 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 20 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VE06 NRL is a 2006 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 8 July 2006.

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