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W185 YBM

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

35,112 mi
Last recorded35,112 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 YBM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 35,112 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 33,977 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 39,700 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 33,968 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 33,844 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 33,420 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 32,969 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 32,149 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 30,601 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 30,587 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion dust cover insecure (2.3.3)

n/s/r grab rail insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2017 29,358 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion seals corroded (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 27,993 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 25,756 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 22,527 miles

ft tyre perished

Pass 23 Mar 2013 20,900 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front tyre perrished

Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,427 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 18,426 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2011 13,894 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 13,556 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 13,556 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 11,684 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 10,896 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2007 10,896 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2006 10,225 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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W185 YBM is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W185 YBM, 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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W185 YBM is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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