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OU51 VXP

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

17,413 mi
Last recorded17,413 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 VXP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 17,413 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 12,962 miles

Front mudguard missing

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear mudguard missing

Pass 4 May 2023 9,852 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 9,715 miles

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 9,688 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 9,670 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 9,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 9,600 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 9,564 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 9,528 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 9,524 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Handlebar Grips sharply pointed.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 9,356 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 9,159 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 8,979 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 8,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 8,350 miles

Centre Front Lower Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 7,720 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 6,300 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 5,203 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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OU51 VXP is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 OU51 VXP, 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 OU51 VXP registered?

OU51 VXP is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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