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PO55 LXA

2006 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

28,134 mi
Last recorded28,134 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha XVS65011,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 LXA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 28,134 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 28,017 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 27,872 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 27,792 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 27,593 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 27,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 27,400 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 27,059 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 25,291 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 24,142 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 23,039 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 21,952 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 19,804 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 19,653 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 19,296 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 18,505 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 18,505 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 17,602 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 16,849 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 16,849 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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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PO55 LXA is a 2006 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 11,140 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 PO55 LXA, 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 20 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PO55 LXA is a 2006 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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