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W159 SPE

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,598 mi
Last recorded51,598 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 SPE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 51,598 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 51,277 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 51,253 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 51,253 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 46,129 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 46,129 miles

Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 42,974 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 42,974 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 34,582 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 21,848 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 200,488 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,990 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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W159 SPE is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W159 SPE, 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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W159 SPE is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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