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Y789 RSA

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

25,461 mi
Last recorded25,461 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 RSA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 25,461 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 25,461 miles

Stop lamp not working on brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 24,143 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 22,686 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 21,671 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose X6 (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 21,591 miles

Central Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 21,498 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 21,412 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 21,255 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 20,456 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 19,881 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 19,503 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 19,183 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 19,183 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 18,550 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 17,670 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 17,552 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 17,552 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2009 17,026 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 16,733 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 15,935 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 15,441 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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Y789 RSA is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y789 RSA, 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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Y789 RSA is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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