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W869 BAY

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,871 mi
Last recorded39,871 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW869 BAY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 39,871 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 39,871 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 38,642 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 38,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 37,603 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 37,603 miles

Rear Brake component insecure Brake Torque arm mountings insecure. (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2016 37,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 37,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 36,844 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 31,581 miles

Indicator warmning lamp inoperative, However back of indicators are visible and designed to warn of illumination.

Temporary Fuel cap Fitted.

Fail 13 Jul 2012 31,581 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator warmning lamp inoperative, However back of indicators are visible and designed to warn of illumination.

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Temporary Fuel cap Fitted.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 23,079 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 22,851 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 22,533 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 22,533 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 52,420 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 47,869 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 43,851 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 43,733 miles

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

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

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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W869 BAY is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W869 BAY, 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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W869 BAY is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 15 August 2000.

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