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Y198 CLA

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

34,998 mi
Last recorded34,998 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 CLA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 34,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Stop lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 34,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Gear shift pivot worn

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Wheel corroded but not to excess Front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 34,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Gear lever pivot worn

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Wheel corroded but not to excess Front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 34,966 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Light switch sticks but operates lights

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

frame and swing arm corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 34,966 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 34,966 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 34,966 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted Rusty (3.2.A1l)

Gear lever pivot worn

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 25 May 2017 34,957 miles

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted Lower mount snapped/broken (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc rusty.

Front tyre starting to perish.

Main frame under carriage and swing arm corroded.

Wheel spokes starting to corrode.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,167 miles

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

Nearside gear pivot warn

Fail 15 Mar 2016 34,167 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Nearside gear pivot warn

Pass 28 Oct 2014 33,373 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 32,159 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 31,781 miles

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

fuel cap seal is slightly perished

Pass 21 May 2011 31,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 30,972 miles

rear brake is slightly binding

Fail 22 May 2010 30,972 miles

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 7 May 2009 27,742 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 May 2009 27,742 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2008 23,173 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 23,173 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 9 May 2007 17,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2007 17,856 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 May 2006 12,239 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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Y198 CLA is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y198 CLA, 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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Y198 CLA is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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