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KE51 MSX

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,325 mi
Last recorded20,325 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 MSX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 20,325 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 20,258 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 20,051 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 19,913 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 18,935 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 18,785 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 18,141 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 16,484 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 14,483 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 10,936 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2014 10,932 miles

Centre Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 8,563 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 8,563 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 8,197 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 6,725 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 2,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 2,141 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 1,737 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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KE51 MSX is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KE51 MSX, 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 KE51 MSX registered?

KE51 MSX is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is KE51 MSX safe to buy?

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