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Y965 GWC

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

11,914 mi
Last recorded11,914 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY965 GWC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 11,914 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 11,911 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2024 11,043 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 9,942 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 8,305 miles

beam deflector fitted for mot test

Pass 9 Jun 2021 8,305 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 8,276 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 7,990 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 7,488 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 7,177 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 4,189 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 4,183 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 4,163 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 4,156 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 4,004 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 3,904 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 3,511 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 2,942 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 1,819 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 70 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 3,732 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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Y965 GWC is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GWC, 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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Y965 GWC is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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