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Y82 YAM

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,775 mi
Last recorded32,775 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY82 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 32,775 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 29,453 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 23,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 23,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 16,468 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 16,405 miles

Rear Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

tyres perished/cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2021 7,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Aug 2021 7,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Jun 2020 7,324 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 6,521 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 3,627 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 3,199 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 3,199 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 2,904 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 2,707 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 26 Apr 2006 2,491 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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Y82 YAM is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black 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 Y82 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 Y82 YAM registered?

Y82 YAM is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 21 April 2001.

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