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MAZ 166

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

11,463 mi
Last recorded11,463 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 166
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 11,463 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 11,463 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested excessive brake bind (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc contaminated oil (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated oil (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 11,447 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 11,367 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 11,232 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 11,226 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 11,122 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 10,601 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 9,761 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 9,718 miles

Rear tyre sidewall's are perished

Pass 20 Sep 2017 9,468 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 9,229 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 9,229 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 8,988 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 8,950 miles

slight cracks in rear tyre side walls

Pass 26 May 2012 8,471 miles

both tyres have cracks on side walls

Pass 7 May 2011 7,717 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 6,700 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 5,478 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 4,726 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 4,177 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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MAZ 166 is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MAZ 166, 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 MAZ 166 registered?

MAZ 166 is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is MAZ 166 safe to buy?

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