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LJ51 BLD

2012 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,033 mi
Last recorded28,033 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 BLD
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 28,033 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 27,967 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 26,075 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 25,393 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 25,311 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 21,343 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 21,337 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 20,951 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 17,209 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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LJ51 BLD is a 2012 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LJ51 BLD, 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 14 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ51 BLD registered?

LJ51 BLD is a 2012 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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