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GX51 OYB

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

7,769 mi
Last recorded7,769 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 OYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 7,769 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 7,320 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 6,611 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 6,611 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 5,696 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 5,696 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 5,166 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 5,166 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 4,244 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 4,244 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 3,592 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 3,592 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 3,326 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 2,462 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 2,345 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 2,155 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 2,047 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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GX51 OYB is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GX51 OYB, 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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GX51 OYB is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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