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FJ54 BFA

2004 Yamaha XVS650

Purple Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

10,410 mi
Last recorded10,410 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XVS65010,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 BFA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 10,410 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 10,300 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 10,174 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 9,985 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 9,982 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 9,911 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 9,908 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 9,723 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 9,694 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 9,594 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 9,307 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 9,096 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 8,650 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 8,647 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 7,717 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 7,250 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 6,708 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 6,276 miles

front tyre flat/very soft

Pass 3 Apr 2009 5,695 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 5,191 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 5,191 miles

Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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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FJ54 BFA is a 2004 Yamaha XVS650 in Purple with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ54 BFA, 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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FJ54 BFA is a 2004 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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