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W72 GBV

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,102 mi
Last recorded21,102 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2007
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW72 GBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2007 21,102 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2007 21,102 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 13,956 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 12,122 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 12,118 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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W72 GBV is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W72 GBV, 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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W72 GBV is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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