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W171 PFB

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,642 mi
Last recorded12,642 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 PFB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 12,642 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 12,642 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 12,641 miles

Rear slight cracking to sidewall.on rear tyre.no cords or ply exposed.

Pass 22 Jun 2013 12,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 12,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 12,302 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 12,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 12,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 11,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 11,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 11,413 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 11,150 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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W171 PFB is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue 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 W171 PFB, 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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W171 PFB is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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