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W852 YPX

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

37,774 mi
Last recorded37,774 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW852 YPX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 37,774 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 37,693 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 37,650 miles

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

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 37,591 miles

Exhaust noisy baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 37,349 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 37,349 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))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released From from brake control (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 36,945 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 35,958 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2020 35,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 34,402 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 34,259 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 33,339 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 33,335 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear brake requires slight adjustment

Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,546 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,990 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,675 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 27,611 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 23,699 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,279 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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W852 YPX is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W852 YPX, 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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W852 YPX is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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