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HF51 BYJ

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,229 mi
Last recorded41,229 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 BYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 41,229 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 8,846 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 8,846 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 7,611 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 7,170 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 7,070 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 6,356 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 6,270 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 6,169 miles

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

front brake slight bind

Fail 10 Nov 2014 6,166 miles

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

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 5,989 miles

swing arm corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2012 5,989 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

swing arm corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 5,696 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 5,696 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 5,405 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 50,321 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 4,163 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 3,364 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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HF51 BYJ is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HF51 BYJ, 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 HF51 BYJ registered?

HF51 BYJ is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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