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YN51 VSU

2001 Yamaha XVZ1300

Grey Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

26,232 mi
Last recorded26,232 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVZ130025,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 VSU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 26,232 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 26,022 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 25,482 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 25,453 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2020 25,073 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 24,953 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 22,118 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 20,144 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 16,960 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 15,154 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 12,923 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 12,908 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 7,843 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 4,806 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 4,457 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 4,269 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 3,836 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 3,527 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 3,373 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVZ1300?

Based on 4,038 MOT tests across 370 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
745
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
370
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
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YN51 VSU is a 2001 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Grey with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XVZ1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 25,025 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 XVZ1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN51 VSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVZ1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha XVZ1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YN51 VSU registered?

YN51 VSU is a 2001 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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The MOT history for YN51 VSU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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