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CX51 BWA

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

3,190 mi
Last recorded3,190 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 BWA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 3,190 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 3,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 2,897 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 2,511 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 2,272 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 2,059 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 1,079 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 127 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 9,611 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 4,569 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 4,568 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 4,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 3,350 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 2,401 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 2,401 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 1,871 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 1,871 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 1,871 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 733 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 733 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 6 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 6 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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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CX51 BWA is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CX51 BWA, 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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CX51 BWA is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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