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Y148 EBR

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,150 mi
Last recorded25,150 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 EBR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 25,150 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 22,804 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 20,768 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 20,768 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 16,105 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2010 13,807 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2009 12,318 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 11,401 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 11,399 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 11,143 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 10,457 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 8,793 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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Y148 EBR is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y148 EBR, 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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Y148 EBR is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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