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WK51 BYU

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

5,428 mi
Last recorded5,428 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 BYU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 5,428 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 5,428 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 4,441 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 4,088 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 3,715 miles

Front front tyre perished

Rear rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Aug 2014 3,538 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 2,803 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 2,731 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 2,511 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 2,387 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 2,177 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 1,803 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 1,666 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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WK51 BYU is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WK51 BYU, 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 WK51 BYU registered?

WK51 BYU is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for WK51 BYU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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