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Y303 RSE

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,091 mi
Last recorded26,091 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY303 RSE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 26,091 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 25,043 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 24,035 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 22,624 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 21,168 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 20,114 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 20,114 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 18,651 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 17,797 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 17,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 17,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 May 2013 16,672 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 4 May 2013 16,668 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 13,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 12,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 11,571 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 10,753 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 9,723 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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Y303 RSE is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y303 RSE, 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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Y303 RSE is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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