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PO51 OBG

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,813 mi
Last recorded36,813 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 OBG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 36,813 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 33,857 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 25,497 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 20,364 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 19,968 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 19,749 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 19,338 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 19,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 19,120 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 18,859 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 18,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 17,334 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 16,512 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 14,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 12,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 10,792 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 8,709 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 8,452 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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PO51 OBG is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PO51 OBG, 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 OBG is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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