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Y482 NVW

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

19,209 mi
Last recorded19,209 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY482 NVW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 19,209 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 18,334 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 16,696 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 15,540 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 12,481 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 11,857 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 11,506 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 11,159 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 10,495 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 9,974 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 9,552 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 9,552 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2014 8,504 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 7,507 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 7,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 7,288 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 7,070 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 6,637 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 6,143 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 4,258 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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Y482 NVW is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y482 NVW, 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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Y482 NVW is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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