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Y276 GAP

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,154 mi
Last recorded32,154 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY276 GAP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 32,154 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 27,076 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 20,583 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Soft (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 13,384 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 13,206 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 12,820 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 12,820 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 12,756 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 12,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 11,705 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 11,702 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Brake linkage slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 11,697 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 11,611 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 11,517 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 10,093 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 7,554 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 7,509 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2006 6,153 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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Y276 GAP is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y276 GAP, 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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Y276 GAP is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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