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RK51 OSA

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,208 mi
Last recorded21,208 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 OSA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 21,208 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 16,276 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 16,095 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 13,190 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake Lever grabbing

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 11,619 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 11,297 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 11,297 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 10,611 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 10,214 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 9,699 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 8,725 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 7,655 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 6,795 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 5,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 5,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 4,409 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 4,060 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 4,050 miles

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 17 Oct 2006 2,159 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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RK51 OSA 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 RK51 OSA, 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 OSA is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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