MOT Status
ValidMileage
38,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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))
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
front mud guard missing
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
Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was W261 BRN registered?
W261 BRN is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W261 BRN safe to buy?
The MOT history for W261 BRN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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