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W5 JSG

2005 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

16,950 mi
Last recorded16,950 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS65010,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 JSG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 16,950 miles

Nearside Front mud guard bolt loose but still secure

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 15,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 15,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 14,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 12,581 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 12,492 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 12,221 miles

Front brake slight bind

Pass 20 Jan 2017 11,695 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 11,196 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 11,196 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 11,174 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 11,049 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 10,921 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 8,087 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 2,473 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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W5 JSG is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W5 JSG, 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 W5 JSG registered?

W5 JSG is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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