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OU51 MWF

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,479 mi
Last recorded2,479 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 MWF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 2,479 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 2,469 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 2,404 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 2,388 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements too quiet (7.7 (c))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 2,331 miles

Dipswitch loose but not insecure.

End of nearside handgrip insecure.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 2,329 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Vehicle identification number not permanently displayed (6.3.5a)

Dipswitch loose but not insecure.

End of nearside handgrip insecure.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 2,044 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 2,044 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 1,392 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 1,211 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 984 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 May 2009 984 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 77 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

advise metal bar grips sharp ended

Fail 5 Oct 2007 74 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

advise metal bar grips sharp ended

Pass 15 Sep 2006 30 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 MWF is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MWF, 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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OU51 MWF is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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