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Y61 GMA

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

37,708 mi
Last recorded37,708 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY61 GMA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 37,708 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 37,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 37,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 37,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 36,902 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 36,324 miles

exhaust noisey

Pass 25 Jul 2019 35,593 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 35,208 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 33,969 miles

loud exhaust

mud guards not fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2014 33,484 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 31,762 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 31,401 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,526 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,464 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 24,260 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 18,666 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 11,304 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 11,304 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

unable to test front wheel bearings . due to brake bind !!!!

Pass 26 Feb 2007 6,165 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 2,656 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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Y61 GMA is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange 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 Y61 GMA, 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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Y61 GMA is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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