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Y237 LMO

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,609 mi
Last recorded26,609 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY237 LMO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 26,609 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 26,506 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 25,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 25,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 24,730 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 21,768 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 19,293 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 19,057 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 18,707 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 17,737 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 16,816 miles

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

Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 16,816 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 15,504 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 11,383 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 9,104 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 5,933 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 3,222 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 3,080 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 2,700 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 2,107 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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Y237 LMO is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y237 LMO, 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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Y237 LMO is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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