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LF54 VBZ

2005 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,059 mi
Last recorded40,059 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS65010,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 VBZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 40,059 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 37,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 25,743 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight play in drive sharft.

Fail 9 Jun 2014 25,741 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight play in drive sharft.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 23,624 miles

non standard handle bar fitted high

Fail 7 Jun 2013 23,621 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

non standard handle bar fitted high

Pass 1 Jun 2012 19,244 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 12,979 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 12,979 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 12,979 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 8,223 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 8,223 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 743 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 743 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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LF54 VBZ is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LF54 VBZ, 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 LF54 VBZ registered?

LF54 VBZ is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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