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W197 RNB

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,414 mi
Last recorded26,414 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 RNB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 26,414 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 22,440 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 22,363 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 May 2008 22,363 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 21,527 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 20,294 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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W197 RNB is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W197 RNB, 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 W197 RNB registered?

W197 RNB is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W197 RNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W197 RNB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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