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Y281 NPU

2001 Yamaha Xvs 650 A

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

32,165 mi
Last recorded32,165 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Xvs 650 A16,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 NPU
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 650 A
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 32,165 miles

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

Front Tyre is showing signs of perishing,especially nearside sidewall

Rear tyre showing slight signs of perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2017 31,434 miles

Front Tyre although legal has worn strangely. be aware offside is getting low on tread

Fail 3 Aug 2017 31,434 miles

Front Tyre although legal has worn strangely. be aware offside is getting low on tread

Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on side light doesn't switch to full beam when switched, although otherside does (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 30,732 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out slightly warped front disc (3.2.A1m)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 26,820 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 26,464 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 25,193 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,759 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 24,082 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 21,996 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 19,570 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 17,000 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 16,416 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs 650 A?

Based on 1,450 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
529
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 4
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Y281 NPU is a 2001 Yamaha Xvs 650 A in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Xvs 650 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 16,005 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xvs 650 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y281 NPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xvs 650 A typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Xvs 650 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y281 NPU is a 2001 Yamaha Xvs 650 A, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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