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Q522PAE

2005 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

28,484 mi
Last recorded28,484 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS65010,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ522PAE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 28,484 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 28,174 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 28,170 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 27,651 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 27,345 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 26,586 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear GETTING LOW - WORN

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 26,409 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 24,682 miles

n/s/r handbrake not working as well as o/s

Fail 17 May 2014 24,667 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

n/s/r handbrake not working as well as o/s

Pass 27 Apr 2013 23,264 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

Fail 27 Apr 2013 23,248 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

o/s and n/s rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 2 Apr 2012 21,700 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 18,860 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,154 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 15,154 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 14,782 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 14,781 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 14,482 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 14,480 miles

Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Q522PAE is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Q522PAE, 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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Q522PAE is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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