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RK51 LSO

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,625 mi
Last recorded11,625 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 LSO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 11,625 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 11,593 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 11,588 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 11,575 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 11,565 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 11,545 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 11,527 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 11,516 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 11,450 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 11,390 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 11,390 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 11,311 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 11,061 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 10,752 miles

Bolt missing from the right hand side panel

Inlet rubbers are cracked

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

cracks on the front tyre wall

Pass 20 Jun 2008 9,011 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 8,876 miles

Rear Lower Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2007 7,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 7,689 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 6,357 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 6,357 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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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RK51 LSO is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK51 LSO, 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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RK51 LSO is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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