Yamaha XVS650 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

1.9 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Yamaha XVS650 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning17.8%

   21 occurrences

2. 2.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements15.3%

   18 occurrences

3. 3.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear12.7%

   15 occurrences

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely11.9%

   14 occurrences

5. 5.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning11.9%

   14 occurrences

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements11.0%

   13 occurrences

7. 7.A lamp missing or inoperative9.3%

   11 occurrences

8. 8.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted6.8%

   8 occurrences

9. 9.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution5.9%

   7 occurrences

10. 10.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED5.9%

    7 occurrences

11. 11.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED5.1%

    6 occurrences

12. 12.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play5.1%

    6 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha XVS650 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted16.1%

   240 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.1%

   76 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.3%

   49 tests

4. 4.A main load-bearing structural member corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced2.2%

   33 tests

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely1.9%

   28 tests

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.3%

   20 tests

7. 7.A wheel bearing with excessive play1.0%

   15 tests

8. 8.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake0.9%

   14 tests

What gets tested

The XVS650 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

20,704

Test classes

class 2: 1,494

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha XVS650?

84.6% unadjusted, from 1,494 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha XVS650 fail its MOT on?

"Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" is recorded in 17.8% of failed Yamaha XVS650 tests, followed by "Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" (15.3%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha XVS650 usually have at its MOT?

20,704 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.