MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,399 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Right on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
slight bind from front brake
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is Y261 BAF safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y261 BAF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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