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Y817 HHL

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

26,699 mi
Last recorded26,699 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY817 HHL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 26,699 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 26,653 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 26,474 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 26,356 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 26,263 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 26,140 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 26,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2015 25,734 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 25,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 22,900 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 21,063 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 21,021 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 17,826 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 15,120 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 12,232 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 11,580 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 11,023 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 9,875 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 9,875 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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Y817 HHL is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y817 HHL, 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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Y817 HHL is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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