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WA04 RCV

2004 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,715 mi
Last recorded7,715 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XVS65010,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 RCV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 7,715 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 7,126 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 6,274 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 5,936 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 5,931 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 5,925 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 5,855 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 5,743 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 5,743 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 5,636 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 5,469 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 5,246 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 5,246 miles

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 5,156 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 5,032 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 4,551 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 8 May 2009 4,551 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 3,566 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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WA04 RCV is a 2004 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WA04 RCV, 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.

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What year was WA04 RCV registered?

WA04 RCV is a 2004 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is WA04 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA04 RCV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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