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Y943 HWT

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

43,466 mi
Last recorded43,466 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY943 HWT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 43,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 33,524 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 33,519 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 21,054 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 17,365 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 15,688 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 12,463 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 11,255 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2020 11,255 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2019 10,106 miles

front tyre sidewalls perishing slightly

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2019 10,106 miles

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

front tyre sidewalls perishing slightly

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2018 7,427 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 6,842 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 5,494 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 5,416 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 5,282 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 5,020 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 4,964 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 4,469 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 3,881 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 3,878 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 3,873 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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Y943 HWT is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y943 HWT, 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 Y943 HWT registered?

Y943 HWT is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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