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WV55 PYF

2005 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

10,304 mi
Last recorded10,304 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS65010,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 PYF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2023 10,304 miles

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 9,853 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 9,532 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 9,530 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 8,951 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 8,639 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 8,212 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 7,909 miles

Front tyre getting low

Pass 2 Apr 2016 7,622 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 7,221 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 6,922 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 6,477 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 6,193 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 5,521 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 4,963 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 4,349 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 3,593 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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WV55 PYF is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WV55 PYF, 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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WV55 PYF is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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