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Y271 CNP

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Purple Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,411 mi
Last recorded24,411 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 CNP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 24,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 24,409 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 21,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front flexi hose being slightly trapped between fuel tank and fork leg

Fail 27 Jun 2024 21,856 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front flexi hose being slightly trapped between fuel tank and fork leg

Pass 20 Mar 2023 21,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 21,497 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect headlight reflector in poor condition (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape /badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle does not return (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 20,724 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front dip beam switch illuminates high beam and vice versa, high beam swicth illuminating dip beam

Fail 16 Oct 2020 20,689 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front dip beam switch illuminates high beam and vice versa, high beam swicth illuminating dip beam

Pass 13 Apr 2019 22,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2018 19,974 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2017 19,660 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 18,439 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2014 18,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 17,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 15,788 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 12,768 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 9,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 7,232 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 6,599 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 6,471 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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Y271 CNP is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Purple with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y271 CNP, 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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Y271 CNP is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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