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Y278 AAF

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,762 mi
Last recorded37,762 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 AAF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 37,762 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 37,298 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 37,235 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 37,159 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 37,022 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 36,922 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,747 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 36,579 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 36,577 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 36,284 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 35,744 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,120 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 34,617 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 34,585 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 34,025 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 23,462 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 15,188 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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Y278 AAF is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y278 AAF, 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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Y278 AAF is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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