MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front brake disc corroded
Front brake disc corroded
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
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.
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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