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W696 AHG

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,954 mi
Last recorded34,954 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW696 AHG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 34,954 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 34,240 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 33,910 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 32,937 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 31,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 27 May 2017 31,120 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 May 2016 29,331 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 27,884 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,947 miles

front brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 24 Sep 2012 25,947 miles

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

front brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Jul 2011 24,497 miles

Advise corrosion to rear mudguard

Pass 22 Jul 2010 21,149 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 17,841 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 17,841 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 17,426 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 15,921 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 14,020 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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W696 AHG 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 82.4%.

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 W696 AHG, 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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W696 AHG is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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