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VX55 OKB

2006 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,838 mi
Last recorded70,838 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha XVS65011,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 OKB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 70,838 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 70,812 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 70,576 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 69,212 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 69,212 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 68,775 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 68,438 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 66,133 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 66,133 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,434 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 64,709 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 64,709 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 60,528 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

gear lever pivot worn

Fail 5 Feb 2013 60,528 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

gear lever pivot worn

Pass 9 Feb 2012 52,701 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 52,701 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 28 Jan 2011 43,716 miles

Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 43,716 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 35,752 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 35,752 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,576 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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VX55 OKB is a 2006 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 11,140 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 VX55 OKB, 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 20 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VX55 OKB is a 2006 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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