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XS51 STE

2005 Yamaha XVS650

Grey Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

8,082 mi
Last recorded8,082 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS65010,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXS51 STE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 8,082 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 7,906 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 7,760 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 7,578 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 7,398 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 7,173 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 6,781 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 6,502 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 5,683 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 4,270 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 3,535 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 3,535 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 2,705 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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XS51 STE is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650 in Grey with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XS51 STE, 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 XS51 STE registered?

XS51 STE is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is XS51 STE safe to buy?

The MOT history for XS51 STE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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