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Y196 NJN

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,768 mi
Last recorded18,768 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 NJN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 18,768 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 15,643 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 15,643 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 13,925 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 13,838 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose all spokes loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 10,060 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 9,517 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 8,434 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 7,873 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 7,873 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2013 7,866 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2010 7,587 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 7,246 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 7,082 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 6,236 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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Y196 NJN is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y196 NJN, 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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What year was Y196 NJN registered?

Y196 NJN is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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