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W856 VDG

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

25,101 mi
Last recorded25,101 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW856 VDG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 25,101 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 24,713 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 24,179 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 24,033 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 24,033 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 23,786 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 23,364 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 23,053 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 22,462 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 21,644 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 21,327 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 20,779 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 20,779 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 19,924 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 19,350 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 15,768 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 15,768 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,533 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 15,533 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 12,748 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 12,748 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 12,737 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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W856 VDG is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W856 VDG, 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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W856 VDG is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 July 2000.

Is W856 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W856 VDG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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