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CU51 DZW

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

17,910 mi
Last recorded17,910 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 DZW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 17,910 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 17,816 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 17,733 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 17,658 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 17,300 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 17,288 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 17,230 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 17,202 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 17,051 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 16,466 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 14,326 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 13,334 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 12,167 miles

corrosion on frame

corrosion on swingarm

Fail 13 Jun 2011 12,151 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 12,151 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 11,740 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 11,244 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 9,512 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 6,868 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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CU51 DZW is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU51 DZW, 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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What year was CU51 DZW registered?

CU51 DZW is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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