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W265 EPU

2000 Yamaha Xvs 650 A

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,910 mi
Last recorded23,910 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Xvs 650 A15,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW265 EPU
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 650 A
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 23,910 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 23,874 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 23,874 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 23,799 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 23,799 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 23,694 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 23,416 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 23,416 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2012 18,121 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 11,534 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 8,545 miles

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

rear tyre worn very close to 1mm limit

Pass 21 Jul 2008 8,012 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 7,366 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 6,407 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs 650 A?

Based on 1,450 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
529
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 4
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W265 EPU is a 2000 Yamaha Xvs 650 A in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Xvs 650 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 15,155 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 Xvs 650 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W265 EPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xvs 650 A typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha Xvs 650 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W265 EPU registered?

W265 EPU is a 2000 Yamaha Xvs 650 A, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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The MOT history for W265 EPU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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