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LJ54 YRY

2005 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,634 mi
Last recorded29,634 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS65010,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 YRY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 29,634 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 27,754 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 26,708 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 26,038 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 24,938 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 24,224 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 22,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 22,417 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle does not freely return on right hand lock. (6.2.1f)

Position lamp switch faulty high beam and low beam switch incorrect and operating in reverse (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 20,262 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 15,497 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 11,096 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 11,096 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 5,675 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 2,193 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 2,055 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 2,055 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 2,007 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 1,922 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 1,859 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 1,856 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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LJ54 YRY is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LJ54 YRY, 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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LJ54 YRY is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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