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Y203 DAA

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

39,408 mi
Last recorded39,408 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY203 DAA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 39,408 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 39,364 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fr5ame has light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 39,333 miles

Central Front Lower Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame has light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 39,333 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Central Front Lower Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame has light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 39,313 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside frame lightly coroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 39,307 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value rear brakes recording little effort (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside frame lightly coroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 39,253 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame has light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 39,253 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame has light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 39,191 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 39,132 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 39,037 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 39,031 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 2 May 2018 39,013 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only cable broken (3.1.2)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4)

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low readings both sides (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 38,998 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 38,998 miles

Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Stop lamp not working When rear brake operated (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 38,867 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 37,199 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 34,827 miles

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

front tyre side wall cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2013 33,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,604 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 31,109 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,385 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,200 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 28,308 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 28,308 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)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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Y203 DAA is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y203 DAA, 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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Y203 DAA is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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