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RX51 YAV

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

16,451 mi
Last recorded16,451 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 YAV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 16,451 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 16,369 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 16,351 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 16,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 16,037 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 15,596 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 14,537 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 13,790 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 13,057 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 12,800 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 12,800 miles

Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 12,688 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 12,211 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 11,430 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 11,412 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 6,652 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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RX51 YAV is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RX51 YAV, 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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What year was RX51 YAV registered?

RX51 YAV is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RX51 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 YAV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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