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Y965 YCR

2001 Yamaha XVS650

White Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

61,814 mi
Last recorded61,814 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY965 YCR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 61,814 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 61,512 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 60,837 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 59,780 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 38,577 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 38,159 miles

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

headlamp masked

Pass 25 May 2018 37,768 miles

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

headlamp masked

Pass 26 May 2017 37,572 miles

headlamp masked.

Pass 6 May 2016 37,117 miles

front tyre getting low

Pass 26 May 2015 36,739 miles

dip beam kick up masked

Pass 27 May 2014 35,793 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 34,869 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 34,869 miles

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

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,928 miles

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

advise + the front front tyre was found to be flat at time of test ( been re pressured)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 30,581 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 28,400 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 26,835 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 25,759 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 25,759 miles

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

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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Y965 YCR is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in White with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y965 YCR, 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 Y965 YCR registered?

Y965 YCR is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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