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OU51 VWL

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,034 mi
Last recorded44,034 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 VWL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 44,034 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 43,971 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 43,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 43,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 42,788 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 42,097 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 41,283 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 40,062 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 40,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2017 34,469 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 34,128 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 33,825 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 33,465 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,366 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,313 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 28,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,524 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,627 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 23,921 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 17,750 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 17,412 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 17,412 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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 VWL is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OU51 VWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU51 VWL registered?

OU51 VWL is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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