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W79 SPE

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,709 mi
Last recorded70,709 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 SPE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 70,709 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

front mud guard missing

Fail 7 Jun 2023 70,705 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect aftermarket led headlamp fitted no image (4.1.2 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

front mud guard missing

Pass 6 May 2022 70,662 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 70,628 miles

Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 69,604 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 69,604 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 68,351 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 60,251 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 57,779 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 56,384 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

carburettor intake rubbers slightly perished

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

Fail 31 Mar 2017 56,384 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

carburettor intake rubbers slightly perished

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

Pass 3 Feb 2016 55,219 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 55,219 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 55,164 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 50,531 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear mudguard split [repaired with tape

speedo bracket loose

Pass 27 Oct 2012 54,981 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

fuel cap seal cracking

speedo cable secureing bracket insecure and hanging down

front bake slight bind

Pass 15 Oct 2011 52,525 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front brakes slight bind

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,930 miles

Front brake slight bind

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Fail 15 Oct 2010 49,853 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Front brake slight bind

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,061 miles

Offside Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel cap seal starting to crack

rear tyre small cuts and cracks in tread pattern and side walls

Pass 11 Oct 2008 46,018 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 42,978 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 39,631 miles

slight drag front brake, pilot light out

Pass 29 Oct 2005 34,345 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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W79 SPE is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W79 SPE, 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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W79 SPE is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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