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W916 ORL

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

29,624 mi
Last recorded29,624 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW916 ORL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 29,624 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 27,664 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 27,639 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear indicator slightly damaged

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

handle bars have been modified but serviceable

Fail 15 Jun 2023 27,639 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear indicator slightly damaged

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

handle bars have been modified but serviceable

Pass 30 Aug 2022 27,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front cylinder. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 27,458 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 27,454 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel spoke missing (5.2.2 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 26,745 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 26,745 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,359 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 26,359 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 25,404 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 24,837 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 24,778 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,566 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 24,564 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 22,122 miles

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

drive shaft has fouling mark

Pass 12 Jun 2006 18,036 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 14,841 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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W916 ORL 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 W916 ORL, 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 W916 ORL registered?

W916 ORL is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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