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WA05 FTF

2005 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

17,366 mi
Last recorded17,366 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS65010,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 FTF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 17,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 17,353 miles

Front Lower Fork yoke insecure bolt broken on nearside clamp (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pillion seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 17,181 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 17,167 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 16,895 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 14,367 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 14,276 miles

Front Wheel fractured significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front brake hose insecure

Front tyre getting low

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Jun 2014 12,683 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 11,545 miles

Rear suspension arm and chassis at rear corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2012 10,201 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 8,817 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 7,640 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 6,331 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 5,003 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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WA05 FTF is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WA05 FTF, 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 WA05 FTF registered?

WA05 FTF is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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