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LJ55 NXS

2005 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,637 mi
Last recorded27,637 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS65010,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 NXS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 27,637 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 27,353 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 27,130 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 26,597 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 25,653 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 25,079 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 24,936 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 23,719 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 22,381 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 20,310 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 19,829 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 17,985 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 16,075 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 14,236 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 14,236 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 12,273 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 12,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Dec 2008 9,726 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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LJ55 NXS is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LJ55 NXS, 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 LJ55 NXS registered?

LJ55 NXS is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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