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W378 GUM

2000 Yamaha Xvs 650 A

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

17,177 mi
Last recorded17,177 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Xvs 650 A15,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW378 GUM
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 650 A
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 17,177 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 17,172 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 17,162 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 17,157 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 17,151 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 17,141 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 17,080 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 16,640 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 16,362 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 16,362 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 16,075 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 16,070 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 16,019 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 16,003 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 16,003 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 15,952 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 15,856 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 15,796 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 15,590 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 15,094 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 15,094 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 14,887 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 14,467 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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W378 GUM is a 2000 Yamaha Xvs 650 A in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W378 GUM, 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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W378 GUM is a 2000 Yamaha Xvs 650 A, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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