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W729 WGJ

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

5,757 mi
Last recorded5,757 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW729 WGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 5,757 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 5,699 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 5,670 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 5,591 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 5,521 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 5,213 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 5,112 miles

Rear Brake linkage worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 4,878 miles

Rear Brake linkage worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 4,554 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 4,310 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 3,912 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 3,277 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 2,847 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 2,527 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 2,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 2,510 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 2,377 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 2,316 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 2,016 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 1,814 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 1,426 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 969 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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W729 WGJ is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W729 WGJ, 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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W729 WGJ is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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