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X161 LHP

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

42,440 mi
Last recorded42,440 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX161 LHP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 42,440 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 40,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 37,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 34,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 32,739 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 32,739 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 32,709 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 32,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 32,690 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 32,514 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 32,359 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 32,177 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 31,679 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 30,535 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,155 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 28,940 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,101 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,990 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 21,503 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 18,209 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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X161 LHP 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 95%.

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 X161 LHP, 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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X161 LHP is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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