MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,973 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. dust seals (both) (2.3.1)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork stanchions pitted (2.3.1)
Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit no more adjustment (3.2.A1f(i))
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded rear swing arm/back of frame (6.1.1a)
Nearside Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front slight cracking/deteriating on wall of tyre
Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y257 VMW is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 Y257 VMW, 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 Y257 VMW registered?
Y257 VMW is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 10 July 2001.
Is Y257 VMW safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y257 VMW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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