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AO51 DDF

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,967 mi
Last recorded19,967 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 DDF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 19,967 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 19,967 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 19,427 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 18,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 17,982 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 17,969 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 17,969 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 17,760 miles

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 17,760 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 15,957 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 14,462 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 12,173 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 10,762 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 10,022 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 10,022 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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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AO51 DDF is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO51 DDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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AO51 DDF is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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