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W164 VGJ

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

4,104 mi
Last recorded4,104 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW164 VGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 4,104 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 3,745 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 3,557 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 3,256 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 3,256 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 3,235 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 3,197 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 11 May 2006 2,586 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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W164 VGJ is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W164 VGJ, 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 W164 VGJ registered?

W164 VGJ is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W164 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W164 VGJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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