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VU05 UKG

2005 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

30,146 mi
Last recorded30,146 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS65010,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 UKG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 30,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 28,987 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 28,432 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 27,915 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 26,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 26,995 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 25,603 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 25,598 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 24,557 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 24,557 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 10 May 2017 23,526 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 23,526 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 21,924 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 21,247 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 21,247 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 19,299 miles

Fuel tank rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2013 19,219 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 18,538 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 18,506 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 17,735 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 16,121 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 14,889 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 13,191 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 13,191 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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VU05 UKG is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VU05 UKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 UKG registered?

VU05 UKG is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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