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Y982 GDY

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Beige Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY982 GDY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026
Pass 6 Jul 2013 17,921 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 17,822 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Surface cracks in tread of front tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2012 17,822 miles

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Surface cracks in tread of front tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2011 16,278 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 12,307 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 12,307 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 7,992 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 2,686 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 2,654 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 2,621 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 2,610 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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Y982 GDY is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Beige with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y982 GDY, 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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Y982 GDY is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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