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W253 BRN

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

897 mi
Last recorded897 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 BRN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 897 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 370 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 345 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 30,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear brake lever has alot of freeplay not excessive

Pass 21 Mar 2019 30,227 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 30,081 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 29,756 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 28,963 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 27,901 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 27,298 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 26,195 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 25,224 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 24,357 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 23,621 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 23,086 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 19,948 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 19,948 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 19,905 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 14,326 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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W253 BRN is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 13,917 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 W253 BRN, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W253 BRN is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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