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X243 SCY

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Green Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,601 mi
Last recorded35,601 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX243 SCY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 35,601 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 34,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 34,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 34,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 33,195 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 33,195 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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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X243 SCY is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Green with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X243 SCY, 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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X243 SCY is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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