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W397 RND

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,918 mi
Last recorded29,918 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 RND
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 29,918 miles

Brake pedal pivot slightly tight pedal pivot starting to seize (1.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess front rim corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swinging arm struts severely corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 29,263 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 29,263 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 29,217 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 29,037 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 28,952 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 27,997 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 26,268 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 25,613 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,541 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 21,541 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 16,380 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 14,772 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 13,814 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 11,418 miles

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

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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W397 RND is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 W397 RND, 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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W397 RND is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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