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W478 ORL

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,500 mi
Last recorded48,500 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 ORL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 48,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has some rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

no lights fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Jul 2023 48,499 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working not working on front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly idle speed too high (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Central Engine mounting/bracket missing bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front ignition turned off when turning left

Pass 5 Apr 2022 48,254 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 48,245 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 47,364 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 46,643 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 46,248 miles

Front brake disc corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2017 46,248 miles

Front brake disc corroded

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 19 May 2016 45,188 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 13 May 2016 45,187 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 29 May 2015 42,532 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 42,511 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Offside rear indicator bulb quite dim. Nearside footboard loose in mount, still secure but needs attention.

Pass 12 May 2014 39,400 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 39,400 miles

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,730 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,698 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,587 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 37,463 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 36,452 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 29,108 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 29,108 miles

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

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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W478 ORL 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 66.7%.

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 W478 ORL, 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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W478 ORL is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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