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H9 HOU

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

43,387 mi
Last recorded43,387 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 HOU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 43,387 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 40,664 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 40,664 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 40,664 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached Broken damper (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension rod fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2023 38,099 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 35,879 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 35,879 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 31,807 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 31,553 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 30,475 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 28,464 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 25,456 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 25,343 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 24,930 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 24,380 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 23,484 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 23,484 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 21,891 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 21,592 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 21,496 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 21,177 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 20,202 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 18,352 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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H9 HOU is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H9 HOU, 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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H9 HOU is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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