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WX55 HKJ

2005 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

19,184 mi
Last recorded19,184 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS65010,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 HKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 19,184 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 18,507 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 17,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 17,725 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 17,713 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

running on one cylinder / not running on front cylinder

Fail 9 Aug 2022 17,713 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

running on one cylinder / not running on front cylinder

Pass 16 May 2018 17,622 miles

Front and rear mudguards not fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2018 17,622 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Front and rear mudguards not fitted

Front indicators incorrectly fitted

All spokes loose in rear wheel

Pass 16 Mar 2017 17,125 miles

front and rear exhaust clamps loose into headers

Pass 19 Jan 2016 16,533 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 15,667 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 15,410 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2013 15,410 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 11,823 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 11,448 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 1 Dec 2010 11,448 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 8,338 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 6,033 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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WX55 HKJ is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WX55 HKJ, 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 WX55 HKJ registered?

WX55 HKJ is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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