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Y266 FTA

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,621 mi
Last recorded27,621 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY266 FTA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 27,621 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 27,621 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 26,779 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 25,816 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 24,916 miles

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 24,916 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 23,660 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 22,945 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very slight persishing to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 21,899 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 21,891 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2016 19,933 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 19,353 miles

rear brake lever nearing excessive travel

Pass 5 Jun 2014 18,476 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 17,631 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 16,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 15,115 miles

Front Tyre Is Perished Around The Sidewall! 100/90-19 57S

Pass 3 Jun 2010 13,481 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 12,980 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 12,670 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 12,375 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 11,980 miles

front brake lever travel long, lever adjustment

front tyre under inflated

vin number wrong on v5

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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Y266 FTA 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 Y266 FTA, 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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Y266 FTA is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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