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Y687 VMR

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,902 mi
Last recorded24,902 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY687 VMR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 24,902 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 22,908 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 22,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 22,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 22,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 21,785 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 21,392 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 21,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 20,129 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 20,118 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 18,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 15,797 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 15,753 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 15,702 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 15,522 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 15,402 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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Y687 VMR is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y687 VMR, 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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Y687 VMR is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 22 August 2001.

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