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W148 BAY

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

7,405 mi
Last recorded7,405 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 BAY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 7,405 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 7,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 7,354 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 7,354 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 7,137 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 7,137 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 6,648 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 6,648 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 5,179 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 3,867 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 3,717 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 3,359 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 2,933 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 2,517 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 2,234 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 2,234 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 2,234 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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W148 BAY is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 W148 BAY, 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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W148 BAY is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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