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X988 WCG

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,422 mi
Last recorded29,422 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX988 WCG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 29,422 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 29,148 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 28,808 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 28,484 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 28,325 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 27,767 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 27,179 miles

horn little bit quiet

Pass 1 Apr 2015 26,026 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 24,330 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,330 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 May 2011 23,489 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 23,137 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 22,061 miles

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

old pads been used with new front disc ? recommend new pads to be fitted ? !!

Fail 17 Mar 2009 22,061 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 18,619 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

slight judder confirmed on road test

Fail 4 Apr 2008 18,619 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

slight judder confirmed on road test

Fail 13 Apr 2007 15,710 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 15,710 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 14,294 miles

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

something has rubbed side walls of rear tyre,ridden flat or luggage?

speedometer not illuminated

Fail 7 Apr 2006 14,293 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

check exhaust system mountings as fair bit of movement at pipes.

something has rubbed side walls of rear tyre,riden flat or lugage been in contact at some time.

unable to test front wheel bearings as wheel to stiff to rotate freely.

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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X988 WCG is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X988 WCG, 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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X988 WCG is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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