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AE51 ANU

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

23,656 mi
Last recorded23,656 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 ANU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 23,656 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 23,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2023 23,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 22,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 22,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 May 2021 22,418 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 21,754 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 21,721 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 21,271 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 20,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 20,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2016 19,727 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm at lowest point at time of test. (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2015 19,278 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2015 19,278 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2014 18,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 16,206 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 12,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 11,702 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 11,702 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 10,466 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 10,466 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 10,030 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 10,030 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 9,447 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2007 8,998 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2006 8,437 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 8,437 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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AE51 ANU is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE51 ANU, 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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AE51 ANU is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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