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RX51 YBF

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,092 mi
Last recorded35,092 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 YBF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 35,092 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 32,748 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 32,748 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 31,879 miles

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 31,879 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 29,464 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 29,464 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 21,050 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 21,050 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 16,252 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 14,852 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 9,615 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 9,528 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 9,479 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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 YBF is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RX51 YBF, 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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RX51 YBF is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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