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PK51 AAU

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,237 mi
Last recorded20,237 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 AAU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 20,237 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 18,619 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 17,982 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 17,820 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 17,458 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2009 10,438 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 7,700 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2008 7,700 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2007 4,759 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 4,052 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 4,052 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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PK51 AAU is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PK51 AAU, 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 PK51 AAU registered?

PK51 AAU is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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