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OU51 VWB

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

21,109 mi
Last recorded21,109 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 VWB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 21,109 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 21,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 21,068 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 21,041 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 21,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front FRONT BRAKE IS SLIGHTLY SPONGY IN OPERATION.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 20,972 miles

EXHAUST IS SLIGHTLY NOISY.

Pass 29 Nov 2016 20,941 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

FRONT BRAKE LEVER ACTION IS SPONGY.

FRONT TYRE IS SLIGHTLY PERISHED ON SIDEWALL

REAR TYRE IS SLIGHTLY PERISHED ON SIDEWALL.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 20,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

FRONT BRAKE LEVER ACTION IS SLIGHTLY SPONGY IN OPERATION.

FRONT TYRE IS SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING.

REAR TYRE IS SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING.

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 20,653 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 20,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 20,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 17,827 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 6,865 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 6,695 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 6,659 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 6,080 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 5,330 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 VWB 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 82.4%.

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 VWB, 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 VWB is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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