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W289 DKE

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,605 mi
Last recorded12,605 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW289 DKE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 12,605 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 12,605 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 12,536 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 May 2022 12,536 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 12,498 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 12,493 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension rod insecure and control of the motorcycle impaired FORK BRACE MISSING (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 12,326 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 12,173 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 11,871 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 10,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 9,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 5,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 5,043 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 4,818 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 4,145 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 3,978 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 3,978 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 3,793 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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W289 DKE is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W289 DKE, 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 W289 DKE registered?

W289 DKE is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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