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W782 DWC

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

46,852 mi
Last recorded46,852 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW782 DWC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 46,852 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 46,841 miles

Front Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 43,210 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 43,170 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 43,140 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2023 43,047 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 40,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 39,824 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 38,162 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 37,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Indicators and connections removed at time of test

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,615 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

tape on headlamp to cover kick up to offside

Pass 3 Aug 2012 34,187 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

tape on headlamp to cover kick up to offside

Fail 12 Jul 2012 34,181 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear tyre has a small split

Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,613 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 20,263 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 20,263 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 12,475 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 9,349 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 7,785 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 7,785 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 3,886 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 2,548 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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W782 DWC is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W782 DWC, 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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W782 DWC is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 7 August 2000.

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