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LF51 WKC

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

20,195 mi
Last recorded20,195 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 WKC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 20,195 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 18,974 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 17,757 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 17,757 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 16,855 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 16,168 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 15,930 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 15,930 miles

Stop lamp not working Front brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2020 15,057 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 14,028 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 12,861 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 12,843 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 12,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

rear tyre side wall slightly deteriated

Pass 17 Dec 2013 12,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear tyre side wall slightly deteriated

Pass 12 Dec 2012 12,540 miles

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

rear tyre side wall slightly deteriated

Pass 24 Nov 2011 12,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 12,336 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 12,155 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 11,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 11,386 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 10,590 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 WKC is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WKC, 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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LF51 WKC is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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