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RX54 VBV

2005 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

43,929 mi
Last recorded43,929 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS65010,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 VBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 43,929 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 43,929 miles

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 43,020 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 41,966 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leak.

Fail 27 Sep 2023 41,965 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect l.e.d bulb fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leak.

Pass 26 Sep 2022 39,971 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 36,730 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 36,727 miles

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2020 33,968 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 33,968 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 33,168 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,929 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 28,022 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 21,385 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 19,481 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2011 15,093 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 9,126 miles

Front brake squeals when applied

Fail 13 Sep 2010 9,126 miles

Front brake squeals when applied

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 4,210 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 3,647 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 3,484 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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RX54 VBV is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RX54 VBV, 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 RX54 VBV registered?

RX54 VBV is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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