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Y6 XVS

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,268 mi
Last recorded19,268 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 XVS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 19,268 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 16,725 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 15,153 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 15,106 miles

Front brake pads corroded

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 13,664 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 13,664 miles

Central Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 12,420 miles

Engine oil is too full.

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

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

both tyre pressures on the low side.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 10,918 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 5,533 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

headlamp taped

Pass 5 Jan 2012 5,533 miles

headlamp taped

Pass 9 Jun 2010 4,203 miles

high beam pass switch not working

Pass 16 Jun 2009 3,883 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 3,871 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Fail 19 May 2008 2,210 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 May 2008 2,210 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 May 2007 457 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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Y6 XVS is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y6 XVS, 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 Y6 XVS registered?

Y6 XVS is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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