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GK51 LVO

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

11,699 mi
Last recorded11,699 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 LVO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 11,699 miles

Front no front mudguard fitted

Pass 30 May 2025 10,442 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 10,050 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 9,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front front mudguard missing

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear mudguard missing

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 9,529 miles

front mudgaurd missing

Pass 7 Oct 2020 9,072 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front mudgaurd missing

Pass 10 Apr 2019 8,266 miles

Rear REAR SEAT LOOSE

Pass 3 Apr 2018 7,728 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 6,656 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 4,764 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 4,289 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 2,276 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 1,675 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 1,652 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2011 1,652 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 1,341 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2009 1,283 miles

headlight masked for dip

Pass 4 Oct 2008 1,167 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front brake noisey and feels harsh

Pass 25 Jul 2007 1,147 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 975 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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GK51 LVO is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GK51 LVO, 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 GK51 LVO registered?

GK51 LVO is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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