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LF05 DWU

2005 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,929 mi
Last recorded34,929 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS65010,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 DWU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 34,929 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 34,252 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 33,581 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 32,409 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 30,317 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 29,893 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 28,517 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 27,356 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 29,347 miles

Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 26,562 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 21,827 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 20,550 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 17,481 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 15,397 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 11,922 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 9,627 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 6,892 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 3,741 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 2,364 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 1,940 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 1,940 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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LF05 DWU is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 10,625 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 LF05 DWU, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LF05 DWU registered?

LF05 DWU is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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