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Y157 ROR

2001 Yamaha Xvs 650 A

Bronze Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,872 mi
Last recorded20,872 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Xvs 650 A16,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 ROR
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 650 A
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 20,872 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 20,871 miles

Brake cable damaged Broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working Stop lamp not working on pedal (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2023 18,861 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 18,846 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working Not working on pedal switch also pedal switch sticking (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2022 17,599 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 16,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 16,612 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Cable broken (1.1.6 (d))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation Footbrake (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 15,940 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2009 15,244 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 15,182 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs 650 A?

Based on 1,450 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
529
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 4
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Y157 ROR is a 2001 Yamaha Xvs 650 A in Bronze with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Xvs 650 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 16,005 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 Xvs 650 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y157 ROR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xvs 650 A typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Xvs 650 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y157 ROR registered?

Y157 ROR is a 2001 Yamaha Xvs 650 A, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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