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Y279 NLY

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

32,771 mi
Last recorded32,771 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 NLY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 32,771 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 32,496 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 32,259 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 32,205 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 32,205 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 31,898 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 31,569 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 30,536 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 30,357 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 29,844 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 29,451 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 29,063 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 28,693 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 26,622 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 26,506 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 26,353 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,973 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 25,873 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 23,243 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 18,190 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 11,631 miles

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

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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Y279 NLY is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y279 NLY, 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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Y279 NLY is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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