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Y494 AVF

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

14,094 mi
Last recorded14,094 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 AVF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 14,094 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 14,014 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 13,745 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 13,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 13,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect direction (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 12,512 miles

Nearside and offside fork dust seals perished.

Pass 5 Aug 2017 12,448 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 12,179 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 11,928 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 11,291 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 10,751 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 9,940 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 9,177 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 8,295 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 6,637 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 5,544 miles
Pass 7 May 2007 4,921 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 4,337 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 4,337 miles

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

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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Y494 AVF is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 Y494 AVF, 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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Y494 AVF is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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