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Y96 YJU

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,133 mi
Last recorded26,133 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 YJU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 26,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 25,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 25,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,210 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 23,272 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 21,763 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 21,763 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Dec 2010 21,595 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 21,595 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 20,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 6 Jul 2009 20,476 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Jul 2008 14,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 11,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 10,702 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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Y96 YJU is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y96 YJU, 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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Y96 YJU is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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