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Y87 VHR

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Purple Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

26,710 mi
Last recorded26,710 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 VHR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 26,710 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 26,588 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 26,338 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 26,157 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 26,053 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 25,949 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 25,099 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 24,065 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 23,612 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 21,925 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 19,577 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 18,698 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 16,421 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 May 2013 16,421 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 13,634 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 11,525 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 9,929 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 9,116 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 8,758 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 8,459 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 8,024 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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Y87 VHR is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Purple with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y87 VHR, 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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Y87 VHR is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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