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WU51 JOA

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

14,828 mi
Last recorded14,828 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 JOA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 14,828 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 13,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 13,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 13,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 13,271 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 12,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 11,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 9,998 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 9,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 8,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 7,613 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 5,169 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 4,926 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 4,896 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 4,703 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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WU51 JOA is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WU51 JOA, 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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WU51 JOA is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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