CarVerify

Free Car Check

OV51 GKZ

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,873 mi
Last recorded5,873 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 GKZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 5,873 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 5,860 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 5,851 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 5,849 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 5,848 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 5,846 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 5,845 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 5,828 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 5,710 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 5,637 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 5,626 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 5,590 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 5,483 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 5,319 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 5,273 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 5,147 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 5,124 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 5,070 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 4,923 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 4,826 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 4,435 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
Full Yamaha XVS650 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OV51 GKZ is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OV51 GKZ, 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

How do I check the history of OV51 GKZ?

You can check the full history of OV51 GKZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OV51 GKZ registered?

OV51 GKZ is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is OV51 GKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 GKZ shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV51 GKZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OV51 GKZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.