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Y397 COF

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,064 mi
Last recorded17,064 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 COF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 17,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 17,064 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light on n/s rear wing (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 11,363 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 11,363 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 10,202 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 10,134 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 9,838 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 9,658 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 9,658 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 9,183 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 8,603 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 7,952 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 7,214 miles

brake controls have been altered rider disabled

Pass 23 May 2014 7,184 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 6,857 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 6,619 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 6,257 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 5,551 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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Y397 COF 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 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y397 COF, 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 Y397 COF registered?

Y397 COF is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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