Yamaha Xvs650
MotorcycleFrom 3,239 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Xvs650s fare better: 2007 models pass at 80.5% vs 84.9% for 1997.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led and a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 30 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 30 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 28 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 26 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 23 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 22 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 19 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 16 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 16 |
| audible warning not working | 14 |
| exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted | 13 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 80.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2006 | 89.2% | excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2005 | 90.7% | excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, brake control not releasing correctly so that the functionality of brakes affected |
| 2004 | 89.1% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured |
7 earlier years
| 2003 | 87.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, handlebar grip insecure to handlebar |
| 2002 | 84.5% | reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear, a lamp missing or inoperative |
| 2001 | 88.4% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 2000 | 86.2% | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 1999 | 85.3% | stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 1998 | 79.9% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear |
| 1997 | 84.9% | a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xvs650s tested had between 14,716 and 27,982 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,018 median miles, the Xvs650 has 0.078 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Yamaha models
| Yamaha Mt | 87.6% |
| Yamaha Gpd125-A Nmax 125 Abs | 80.8% |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 87.8% |
| Yamaha Unclassified | 86.6% |
| Yamaha Fzs600 | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Yamaha Xvs650 MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Xvs650 has a 85.1% MOT pass rate based on 3,239 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Xvs650?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Xvs650 is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 30 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Xvs650 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Xvs650 is 19,018 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,716 and 27,982 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.