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Y272 FTA

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

11,627 mi
Last recorded11,627 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY272 FTA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 11,627 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 11,443 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 11,179 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 11,116 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 11,034 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 10,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 10,608 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 10,608 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 10,604 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 10,525 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 10,389 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 10,241 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 9,992 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 9,627 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 9,290 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 8,934 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 8,083 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 8,083 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 5,841 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 3,725 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 3,154 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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Y272 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 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y272 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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Y272 FTA is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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