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Y517 ROR

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

32,308 mi
Last recorded32,308 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 ROR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 32,308 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 31,718 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 31,120 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 30,776 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 30,434 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 30,434 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 29,682 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 28,680 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 27,648 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 26,036 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre tread worn to limit of 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 24,876 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 23,708 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 22,346 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 21,016 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 19,482 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 18,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 16,143 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 14,520 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 12,463 miles

swing arm corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2008 9,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 7,403 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 4,377 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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Y517 ROR is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y517 ROR, 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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What year was Y517 ROR registered?

Y517 ROR is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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