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W254 ULU

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

19,505 mi
Last recorded19,505 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW254 ULU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 19,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

front tyre under inflated

trav el off front brake lever is a concern

Pass 12 May 2014 19,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2014 19,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 18,713 miles

Bolt missing on front mudgaurd

Fail 5 Apr 2013 18,654 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 17,830 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 17,821 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 16,429 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 14,916 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 13,917 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 12,791 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 12,770 miles

Rear 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 11,352 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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W254 ULU is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W254 ULU, 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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W254 ULU is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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