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25,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
rear tyre has cut not deep enough to reach ply or cord
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))
Brake performance unable to be tested BINDING TO EXCESS (1.2.1 (g))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre Perished
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
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W685 FOW is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 W685 FOW, 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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W685 FOW is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 June 2000.
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