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NK51 NGV

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,599 mi
Last recorded28,599 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 NGV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 28,599 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 26,995 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 26,995 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2019 26,399 miles

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

Front Tyre showing signs of cracking between tread.

Rear Tyre has flat spot with cracking on surface

Pass 19 Apr 2018 25,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

direction indicators could be better

Pass 31 Mar 2017 23,984 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 19,173 miles

Exhaust Note - Slightly Noisey

No Front Mudguard Fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2010 15,068 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 12,591 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 8,806 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 5,478 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 5,462 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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NK51 NGV is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NK51 NGV, 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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NK51 NGV is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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