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Y261 BAF

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,399 mi
Last recorded28,399 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 BAF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 28,399 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 28,355 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 28,279 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 28,056 miles

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

slight bind from front brake

Pass 18 Feb 2013 27,800 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 26,867 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 25,206 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 25,206 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 24,766 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 24,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 23,764 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,714 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

ft brake slightly spongey

Pass 16 Jul 2007 19,747 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 17,837 miles

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

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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Y261 BAF is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y261 BAF, 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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Y261 BAF is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 28 July 2001.

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