MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,622 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was W268 YGK registered?
W268 YGK is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 June 2000.
Is W268 YGK safe to buy?
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