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W253 SBC

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

27,357 mi
Last recorded27,357 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 SBC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 27,357 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 26,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 25,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 25,419 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 24,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 23,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 22,286 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 20,859 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 20,859 miles

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 20,090 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 17,783 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 14,362 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 10,907 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 10,672 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 9,903 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 9,158 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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W253 SBC is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W253 SBC, 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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W253 SBC is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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