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W965 DWC

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

43,314 mi
Last recorded43,314 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW965 DWC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 43,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 41,396 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 38,997 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 37,295 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 37,295 miles

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 36,096 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 36,083 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 36,055 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 36,048 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 36,039 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 36,014 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 35,883 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2011 35,551 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 34,905 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 33,871 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 30,859 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 26,952 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 22,804 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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W965 DWC is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 W965 DWC, 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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W965 DWC is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 18 August 2000.

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