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W797 HNV

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

12,104 mi
Last recorded12,104 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW797 HNV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 12,104 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 12,081 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))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 11,563 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 11,563 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 11,243 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 11,218 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 11,183 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 11,175 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 11,050 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 10,948 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 10,946 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2015 10,672 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 10,417 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 10,026 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 9,756 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 9,204 miles

front & rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 May 2010 8,764 miles

front & rear tyres perishing

Fail 15 Jun 2009 7,996 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 7,996 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 5,962 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 3,012 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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W797 HNV is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W797 HNV, 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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W797 HNV is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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