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Y727 BFX

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,476 mi
Last recorded29,476 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY727 BFX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 29,476 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 29,466 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 22,480 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 15,090 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 14,928 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 14,167 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 12,246 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 12,229 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2011 12,215 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 12,209 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 11,829 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 11,822 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 10,721 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 9,697 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 9,314 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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Y727 BFX is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y727 BFX, 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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Y727 BFX is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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