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Y428 ENL

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

50,873 mi
Last recorded50,873 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY428 ENL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 50,873 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 48,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 48,682 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 47,849 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 47,539 miles

Brake component slightly loose rear brake pedal pivot worn (1.1.21 (c))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear arm,underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements switch worn (4.3.2 (a) (i))

front shocks noisy

gear lever worn

Pass 1 Nov 2019 46,278 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 44,653 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 37,748 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cantilever subframe is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 36,492 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

motorcycle frame corroder

Pass 24 Apr 2017 36,492 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

motorcycle frame corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 34,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 34,127 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 32,134 miles

o/s bar slighty bent

o/s rear direction indicator slighty damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2013 28,859 miles

engine oil leak

o/s rear direction indicator damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2012 10,760 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,568 miles

Front Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,158 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,854 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 33,813 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))

Pass 13 Sep 2008 33,813 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 25,851 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,802 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 18,002 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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Y428 ENL is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y428 ENL, 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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Y428 ENL is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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