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Y491 TEH

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,106 mi
Last recorded33,106 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 TEH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 33,106 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 32,968 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 32,766 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 32,627 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 31,914 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 28,770 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 25,110 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 23,170 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 21,846 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 19,613 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 19,613 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 18,602 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,116 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 17,116 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 15,625 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 14,816 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 13,398 miles

front tyre low pressure

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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Y491 TEH is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y491 TEH, 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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Y491 TEH is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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