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Y179 OBJ

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

17,907 mi
Last recorded17,907 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 OBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 17,907 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded dust seals (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 17,857 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 17,835 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 17,826 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 17,826 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 17,826 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 17,826 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 17,826 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 17,826 miles

front tyre perished around side wall

Pass 1 Jun 2015 17,826 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 17,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

front and rear tyre pressure low

Fail 19 May 2014 17,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front and rear tyre pressure low

Pass 10 May 2012 15,570 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 11,545 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 11,545 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 10,290 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 10,114 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 9,274 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 8,354 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 8,354 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2007 7,905 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 7,389 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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Y179 OBJ is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y179 OBJ, 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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Y179 OBJ is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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