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SF05 TZG

2005 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

18,155 mi
Last recorded18,155 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS65010,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 TZG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 18,155 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 17,352 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 16,530 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 15,863 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 15,195 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 14,440 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 13,719 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 13,161 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 12,305 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 11,556 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 10,697 miles

Front spotlights flicker

Pass 23 Apr 2016 9,241 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 8,816 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 8,816 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 8,685 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 8,154 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 7,228 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 6,218 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 6,218 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2010 4,496 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 3,874 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 3,763 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 3,763 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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SF05 TZG is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SF05 TZG, 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 SF05 TZG registered?

SF05 TZG is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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