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W268 LAJ

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

6,661 mi
Last recorded6,661 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 LAJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 6,661 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 6,347 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 7 May 2022 5,880 miles

Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 29 May 2021 5,865 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 4,627 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 4,143 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 3,847 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 3,847 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 11 May 2016 3,525 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 3,088 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 2,102 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 1,482 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 1,466 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 1,353 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 1,341 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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W268 LAJ is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 W268 LAJ, 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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W268 LAJ is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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