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YJ51 FBB

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,193 mi
Last recorded61,193 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 FBB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 61,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre previously rubbed something

Pass 12 Sep 2024 60,828 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 60,828 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position/dipped beam switch. (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 57,396 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 53,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 48,263 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 39,587 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 29,557 miles

Front mudguard missing

Pass 10 Jun 2017 28,681 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 27,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 24,137 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 24,137 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 22,955 miles

Handle bars have been repaired by weld

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front tyre perished

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 24 May 2014 22,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front tyre perished

Handle bars have been repaired by weld

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 22,937 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 21,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 20,055 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 11,968 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 10,906 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 9,759 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 8,609 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 8,347 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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YJ51 FBB is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YJ51 FBB, 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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YJ51 FBB is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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