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Y39 HET

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

49,134 mi
Last recorded49,134 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY39 HET
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 49,134 miles

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

Front Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play Side car wheel bearing slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 49,134 miles

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

Front Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play Side car wheel bearing slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 48,271 miles

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

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play sidecar (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 48,244 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play side car (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 47,098 miles

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play side car (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside foot rest split

Fail 11 Oct 2023 47,086 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play side car (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside foot rest split

Pass 1 Nov 2022 46,990 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 46,986 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 46,981 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 46,968 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side car tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 46,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Road spring worn, but not excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 46,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Road spring worn, but not excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 46,940 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 46,914 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Road spring worn, but not excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

sidecar wheel has slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2018 46,872 miles

Advise replace indicator switch

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

advise general corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2017 46,839 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 46,765 miles

Front Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

advise sidecar wheel slightly loose

advise treat general corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2015 46,214 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Sidecar tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 45,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 45,421 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 43,995 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 42,484 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 40,210 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2011 34,304 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 30,411 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 25,617 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 25,528 miles

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

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 21,625 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 21,625 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 18,420 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 18,410 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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Y39 HET is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 Y39 HET, 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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Y39 HET is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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