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BU04 YDY

2004 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,737 mi
Last recorded19,737 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XVS65010,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 YDY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 19,737 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 19,434 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 18,734 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 18,734 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 17,605 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 16,043 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 16,036 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 16,036 miles

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake front and rear brakes binding (3.3.A1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 14,622 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Slight free play in gear change linkage

Pass 13 Sep 2013 14,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 11 Jan 2012 13,747 miles

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 13,747 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 11,246 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 8,492 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 6,164 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 4,255 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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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BU04 YDY is a 2004 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 10,696 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 BU04 YDY, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU04 YDY is a 2004 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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