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Y294 NRE

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,897 mi
Last recorded21,897 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY294 NRE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 21,897 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 18,699 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 18,696 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 17,517 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 17,394 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 17,268 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 16,485 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 15,626 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 15,228 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 14,861 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 14,072 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 13,245 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 12,635 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 12,181 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 11,355 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 10,909 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 9,412 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 8,585 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 7,880 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 7,291 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 7,291 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 5,407 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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Y294 NRE is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y294 NRE, 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 Y294 NRE registered?

Y294 NRE is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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