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SF55 GYS

2005 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

31,198 mi
Last recorded31,198 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS65010,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 GYS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 31,198 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 30,705 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 29,676 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 29,660 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 23,812 miles

Rear Small cracks round the sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2017 19,424 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 14,470 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 14,441 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 13,710 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 12,604 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 11,644 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 10,497 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 10,497 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 9,379 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 8,250 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 8,250 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 7,037 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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SF55 GYS is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SF55 GYS, 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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SF55 GYS is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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