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PK51 ADU

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,071 mi
Last recorded38,071 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 ADU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 38,071 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 38,071 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 37,544 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 34,076 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 34,072 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 30,239 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 27,476 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 21,882 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 15,643 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 15,457 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 15,244 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 14,863 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 14,863 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 13,892 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 11,955 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2012 9,408 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2011 6,106 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 1,808 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 1,793 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 ADU is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ADU, 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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PK51 ADU is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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