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Y277 NPU

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,470 mi
Last recorded18,470 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY277 NPU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 18,470 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 17,868 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 17,859 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 17,850 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 17,757 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 17,748 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 17,694 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 17,485 miles

Rear tyre has small split in tread and slight perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2013 15,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,388 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 15,388 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 14,930 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 14,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 14,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 13,345 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 11,676 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 11,676 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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Y277 NPU is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y277 NPU, 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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What year was Y277 NPU registered?

Y277 NPU is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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