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W268 YGK

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,622 mi
Last recorded34,622 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 YGK
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 34,622 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 34,602 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment bolts loose (3.2.A1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,027 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 28,427 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

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

rear wheel spoke repaired

Fail 7 Jun 2011 27,822 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 23,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 May 2009 23,106 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 22,368 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 20,995 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,995 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 20,812 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 YGK is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W268 YGK, 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 YGK is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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