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V73 GAW

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Green Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,696 mi
Last recorded45,696 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV73 GAW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 45,696 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 45,266 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 45,048 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 44,939 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 44,631 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 44,101 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 43,428 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 47,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 42,378 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm (6.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 41,237 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2016 39,345 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 37,656 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 32,655 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake Squealing . but effective....

Pass 16 Feb 2013 27,771 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 27,751 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 22,078 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 19,541 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 19,528 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 16,969 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 16,969 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 11,585 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 11,035 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 11,035 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 11,026 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 11,026 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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V73 GAW is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Green with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V73 GAW, 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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V73 GAW is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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