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OU51 MVJ

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,078 mi
Last recorded44,078 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 MVJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 44,078 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,570 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fork dust seals perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2016 43,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fork dust seals perished

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 43,043 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 43,043 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 41,151 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 41,151 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 38,698 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 37,849 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 37,849 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,767 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 33,767 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,331 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 29,408 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 22,811 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 22,428 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 16,362 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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OU51 MVJ is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OU51 MVJ, 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 OU51 MVJ registered?

OU51 MVJ is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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