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W261 BRN

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,407 mi
Last recorded38,407 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 BRN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 38,407 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2025 37,765 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 37,765 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 37,582 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 37,561 miles

Brake performance not tested no suspension front and rear (1.2.1 (g))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake lever bent

Pass 1 Jul 2019 35,667 miles

front mud guard missing

Fail 21 Jun 2019 35,624 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

front mud guard missing

Pass 9 May 2018 33,220 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 28,667 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 27,658 miles
Fail 3 May 2015 27,658 miles

Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2012 27,569 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 27,569 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,669 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 24,646 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 23,781 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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W261 BRN 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 68.8%.

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 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 W261 BRN, 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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W261 BRN is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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