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W563 VGY

2000 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,997 mi
Last recorded18,997 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS65013,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW563 VGY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 18,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 18,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 18,183 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 18,183 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 18,047 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 17,307 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 17,303 miles

Rear rear tyre side wall slightly perrished

Pass 24 Jun 2017 17,278 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 17,226 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 17,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 17,166 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 17,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 16,687 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 15,871 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 15,024 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 14,169 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 13,305 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 12,158 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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W563 VGY is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W563 VGY, 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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What year was W563 VGY registered?

W563 VGY is a 2000 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W563 VGY safe to buy?

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