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Y137 XGS

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,733 mi
Last recorded29,733 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY137 XGS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 29,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 24,453 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear All position lamps obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 24,396 miles

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

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 24,037 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 24,037 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached Nut Loose. Insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 23,819 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 23,495 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 23,334 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 23,316 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 22,666 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 22,003 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,418 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 19,997 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 12,923 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 5,457 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2006 5,457 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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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Y137 XGS is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y137 XGS, 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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Y137 XGS is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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