Yamaha XVS650

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 649 cc

Y278 AAFMOT history

Y278 AAF is a black petrol Yamaha XVS650 first used on 7 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 42,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
42,853 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 AAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
XVS650
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
649 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 AAF was last recorded at 42,853 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 5,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Apr 2010: 34,120 miles, lower than 34,617 miles on 23 Apr 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
37,762 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,091 miles
Average per year
1,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,853 miles
  • 2025 – 37,762 miles
  • 2021 – 37,298 miles
  • 2020 – 37,235 miles
  • 2019 – 37,159 miles
  • 2018 – 37,022 miles
  • 2016 – 36,922 miles
  • 2015 – 36,747 miles
  • 2014 – 36,579 miles
  • 2012 – 36,284 miles
  • 2011 – 35,744 miles
  • 2010 – 34,120 miles
  • 2009 – 34,585 miles
  • 2008 – 34,025 miles
  • 2007 – 23,462 miles
  • 2006 – 15,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,853 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,853 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    42,853 miles
    Test number
    116072509913
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail42,853 miles (+5,091)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,853 miles
    Test number
    342961651096
    • Repaired at testHandlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass37,762 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    37,762 miles
    Test number
    452857003152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,298 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    37,298 miles
    Test number
    261422589357
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass37,235 miles (+76)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    37,235 miles
    Test number
    905103997449
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass37,159 miles (+137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,159 miles
    Test number
    698424833968
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass37,022 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    37,022 miles
    Test number
    477227989812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,922 miles (+175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,922 miles
    Test number
    917029840550
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  9. Pass36,747 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,747 miles
    Test number
    168618475440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,579 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,579 miles
    Test number
    589718174039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail36,577 miles (+293)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,577 miles
    Test number
    398594674009
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

  12. Pass36,284 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,284 miles
    Test number
    299686612232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,744 miles (+1,624)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,744 miles
    Test number
    757047521183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,120 miles (-497)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,120 miles
    Test number
    362947110168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,617 miles (+32)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,617 miles
    Test number
    771473710157
    • FailureFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • FailureFront position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

  16. Pass34,585 miles (+560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,585 miles
    Test number
    350672009288
    • AdvisoryFront Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

  17. Pass34,025 miles (+10,563)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,025 miles
    Test number
    331516798106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,462 miles (+8,274)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,462 miles
    Test number
    353845997164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    15,188 miles
    Test number
    193196596102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 AAF

Does Y278 AAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y278 AAF is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y278 AAF?
The MOT on Y278 AAF is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y278 AAF done?
Y278 AAF was recorded at 42,853 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 1,370 miles a year.
Has Y278 AAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 AAF has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y278 AAF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y278 AAF find?
Y278 AAF passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust noisy; rear shock absorber has a reduced damping effect; rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.

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