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X226 ARD

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

25,897 mi
Last recorded25,897 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX226 ARD
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 25,897 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 23,457 miles

Offside Rear hub seal leaking slightly

exhaust slightly noisey

Pass 29 Nov 2023 22,802 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear brake performance low

Offside Rear hub weeping

Pass 12 Dec 2022 21,566 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake performance low

Offside Rear hub seal weeping

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 19,953 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 18,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

front tyre perishing badly

Pass 20 May 2019 16,766 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 15,165 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 12,992 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 12,866 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 12,508 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 11,956 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 11,956 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 10,564 miles

front brake pads on limits

Pass 4 Nov 2009 9,868 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 8,680 miles

front brake pads very low

Fail 6 Apr 2007 7,244 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 7,244 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 5,587 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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X226 ARD is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 X226 ARD, 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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X226 ARD is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 4 October 2000.

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