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FN04 AYB

2004 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

23,504 mi
Last recorded23,504 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XVS65010,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 AYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 23,504 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 23,346 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 23,346 miles

Rear Pillion seat with a defective supporting structure Sub frame attachment loose. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Sub frame attachment loose. (6.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 22,142 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 21,113 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 19,993 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 18,903 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit LESS THAN 1.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 18,736 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 18,645 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 17,852 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 17,131 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 17,131 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 15,413 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 14,070 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 12,788 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 12,178 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 12,165 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 10,468 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 9,281 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 8,030 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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FN04 AYB is a 2004 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FN04 AYB, 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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What year was FN04 AYB registered?

FN04 AYB is a 2004 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 9 April 2004.

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