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WK51 BZN

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

31,738 mi
Last recorded31,738 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 BZN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 31,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and swing arm. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 31,615 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 31,602 miles

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened rear swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 31,602 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened rear swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2015 31,352 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 31,242 miles

rear swing arm rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2013 31,242 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

fork dust seals deteriated

Pass 8 Oct 2011 31,027 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 31,027 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 30,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 2 Oct 2009 29,438 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 29,438 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 21,570 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 19,171 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 19,171 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 16,138 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 BZN is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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