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PO51 KAJ

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

23,577 mi
Last recorded23,577 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 KAJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 23,577 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 22,973 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 22,277 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 21,856 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 21,599 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 21,251 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 21,029 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 20,661 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 20,294 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 19,566 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 18,810 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 18,138 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 17,279 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 16,415 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 15,295 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 13,820 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 12,104 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,796 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 9,507 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 7,613 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 4,938 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 4,938 miles

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

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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PO51 KAJ 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 95.5%.

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 PO51 KAJ, 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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PO51 KAJ is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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