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W466 EEV

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,699 mi
Last recorded28,699 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW466 EEV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 28,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of frame. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 27,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 27,567 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 26,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 26,425 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 25,682 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 25,657 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 24,984 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 24,984 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Indicators not far enough apart (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 24,436 miles

Front Suspension soft

Pass 13 Apr 2019 23,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 23,590 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 22,465 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy off market pipes (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 21,560 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 20,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 18,824 miles

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Front fender not fitted at time of test

Rear Fender Not fitted at time of test

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 3 May 2014 17,081 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 14,249 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 12,123 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 12,002 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 12,002 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 11,428 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 10,672 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 9,150 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 9,095 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 8,976 miles

Drive shaft seal slightly worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2006 7,628 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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W466 EEV is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 W466 EEV, 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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W466 EEV is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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