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W987 BOE

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

2,923 mi
Last recorded2,923 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW987 BOE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 2,923 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 2,922 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 2,921 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 2,866 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 2,790 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 2,770 miles

Rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Sep 2016 2,722 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 2,640 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 2,598 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 2,562 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 2,502 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 2,492 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 2,386 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 2,316 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 2,123 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 1,925 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 1,923 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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W987 BOE is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 W987 BOE, 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 W987 BOE registered?

W987 BOE is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W987 BOE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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