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Y252 YBT

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,475 mi
Last recorded27,475 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 YBT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 27,475 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 27,271 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 27,166 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 27,069 miles

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 27,024 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 27,020 miles

Front Wheel hub worn to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 26,446 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 25,803 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 24,862 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 22,552 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 19,359 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 18,637 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 18,637 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 18,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 28 May 2012 15,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 28 May 2012 15,569 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 11,740 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 7,908 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 4,279 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 864 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 858 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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Y252 YBT 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 85.7%.

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 Y252 YBT, 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 Y252 YBT registered?

Y252 YBT is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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