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LF51 DFE

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

10,989 mi
Last recorded10,989 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 DFE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 10,989 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 10,842 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 10,830 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 10,654 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 10,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 10,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 10,111 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 10,029 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 10,009 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 9,710 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 9,551 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 9,315 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 8,912 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 8,463 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 7,538 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 6,884 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 6,227 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 5,661 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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LF51 DFE 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 94.4%.

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 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 LF51 DFE, 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 LF51 DFE registered?

LF51 DFE is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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