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W685 FOW

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

25,754 mi
Last recorded25,754 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW685 FOW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 25,754 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear tyre has cut not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 30 Jul 2025 25,721 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 25,721 miles

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 25,720 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 25,712 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 24,964 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 24,708 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 May 2019 24,708 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 23,990 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 23,978 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 21,096 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 21,096 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 19,458 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 14,528 miles

Front Tyre Perished

Pass 2 Jul 2011 8,206 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 7,896 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 6,939 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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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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