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W381 RLJ

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

34,441 mi
Last recorded34,441 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW381 RLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 34,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 33,926 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 33,926 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake component insecure nuts loose (1.1.21 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 33,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2022 33,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 31,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 29,907 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 29,907 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 29,905 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Front fork suspension action appears slightly weak/spongy

Front mudguard corroded

MIL light illuminated

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 29 May 2018 29,904 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Front fork suspension action appears slightly weak/spongy

Front mudguard corroded

MIL light illuminated

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jul 2014 28,784 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 28,784 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 28,774 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 24,788 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 24,788 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 21,602 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 14,338 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 14,338 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 May 2010 12,877 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 12,134 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 11,717 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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W381 RLJ is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W381 RLJ, 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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W381 RLJ is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 9 August 2000.

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