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W868 YGS

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

25,151 mi
Last recorded25,151 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW868 YGS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 25,151 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 21,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 17,999 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 15,049 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 13,588 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 10,870 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 8,836 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 7,351 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 7,305 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 7,185 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 6,781 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 6,660 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 6,660 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 6,331 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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W868 YGS is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W868 YGS, 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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What year was W868 YGS registered?

W868 YGS is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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