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Y698 FEL

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,329 mi
Last recorded10,329 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY698 FEL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 10,329 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 10,293 miles

Rear Tyre starting to perish.

Pass 17 May 2024 10,126 miles

Headlight mask fitted.

Rear Tyre starting to perish.

Pass 7 Oct 2021 10,053 miles

Headlamp deflector/mask fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2020 9,920 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 9,911 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively corroded Broken (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 9,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlight mask fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2018 9,694 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 7,281 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 6,965 miles

front tyres has cracking in both sidewalls

Pass 15 May 2014 6,743 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 6,739 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2008 6,381 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 6,381 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 6,328 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 6,319 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 11 Feb 2006 6,021 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 6,012 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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Y698 FEL is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y698 FEL, 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 Y698 FEL registered?

Y698 FEL is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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