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MH54 LYC

2005 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,397 mi
Last recorded65,397 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS65010,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 LYC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 65,397 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) contaminated oil contamination from failed fork seal (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 61,603 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Minor age-related cracks in sidewall of rear tyre

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 58,894 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 57,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 May 2023 57,181 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 10,900 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 10,900 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2020 9,427 miles

Fuel cap seal has started to perish

Pass 18 Feb 2019 9,000 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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MH54 LYC is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MH54 LYC, 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 MH54 LYC registered?

MH54 LYC is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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