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Y81 YAM

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,960 mi
Last recorded16,960 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 16,960 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 16,811 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 16,021 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 16,021 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 14,767 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 14,767 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 10,294 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 10,282 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 9,473 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 8,972 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 8,433 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 7,681 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 5,393 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 5,370 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 4,952 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 4,835 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 4,237 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 2,689 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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Y81 YAM is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y81 YAM, 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 Y81 YAM registered?

Y81 YAM is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 29 April 2001.

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