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Y669 AVV

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

13,598 mi
Last recorded13,598 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY669 AVV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 13,598 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 13,249 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 12,828 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 12,465 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 11,767 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 8,775 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 8,775 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 8,726 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 8,726 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 8,635 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 8,484 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 8,484 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2015 8,353 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 8,224 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 8,102 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 8,019 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 7,777 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 7,074 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 6,800 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 6,552 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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Y669 AVV is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y669 AVV, 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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Y669 AVV is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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