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Y186 XAG

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

16,683 mi
Last recorded16,683 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY186 XAG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 16,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Fail 7 Oct 2025 16,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 22 Oct 2024 16,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 15,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 13,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 11,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 9,433 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 9,433 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 9,377 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 9,289 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 9,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 9,226 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 9,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 8,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 8,524 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 8,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 6,565 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 4,781 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 4,717 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 4,713 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 4,442 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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Y186 XAG is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y186 XAG, 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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Y186 XAG is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 23 June 2001.

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