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Y861 RVS

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,717 mi
Last recorded46,717 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY861 RVS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 46,717 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 46,717 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 46,708 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 46,397 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 45,682 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 45,387 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 45,133 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 45,059 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 44,685 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 40,177 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 40,177 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 34,336 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 34,336 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,063 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 31,063 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 27,619 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 23,906 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 19,484 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 12,037 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 5,393 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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Y861 RVS is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y861 RVS, 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 Y861 RVS registered?

Y861 RVS is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y861 RVS safe to buy?

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