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Y49 FFR

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

14,825 mi
Last recorded14,825 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 FFR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 14,825 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 14,777 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 14,440 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 13,954 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 13,729 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 13,726 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 13,270 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 13,229 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 13,215 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 13,161 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 12,974 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 12,708 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 12,394 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 11,963 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 10,584 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 9,753 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 7,181 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 7,042 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 6,994 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2005 6,586 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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Y49 FFR is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Red 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 Y49 FFR, 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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Y49 FFR is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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