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VX04 PYL

2004 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

31,674 mi
Last recorded31,674 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XVS65010,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 PYL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 31,674 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 31,663 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 31,421 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 31,039 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 30,859 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 30,401 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 30,378 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 30,145 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 31,139 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 28,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 20,780 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 13,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 13,077 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 13,077 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 12,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 12,712 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 12,347 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 12,347 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 10,108 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 10,108 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 6,887 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 6,614 miles

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

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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VX04 PYL is a 2004 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 10,696 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 VX04 PYL, 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 22 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 VX04 PYL registered?

VX04 PYL is a 2004 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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The MOT history for VX04 PYL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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