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DX51 WUE

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,220 mi
Last recorded38,220 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 WUE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 38,220 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 38,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 37,375 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 35,804 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 35,420 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 34,814 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 32,314 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 27,053 miles

headlight beam deflector fitted at time of test

indicators left&right flash slightly fast but less than 120 times per minute

Fail 6 Apr 2017 27,035 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 21,205 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 17,204 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 16,128 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 16,095 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 16,095 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 15,862 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,467 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2009 14,052 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 10,881 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 10,881 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 7,067 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 4,523 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 3,159 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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DX51 WUE is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DX51 WUE, 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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What year was DX51 WUE registered?

DX51 WUE is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is DX51 WUE safe to buy?

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