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Y868 RDM

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,292 mi
Last recorded57,292 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY868 RDM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 57,292 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 57,250 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2025 56,701 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 56,483 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 56,039 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 55,720 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 55,288 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 55,288 miles

Central Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 54,720 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 54,720 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2018 54,336 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 52,444 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 49,989 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 47,279 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 45,900 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 45,900 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,061 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 40,704 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,761 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 34,978 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 30,702 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,429 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 22,454 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 19,939 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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Y868 RDM is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y868 RDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y868 RDM registered?

Y868 RDM is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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