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YJ05 FOA

2005 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

16,383 mi
Last recorded16,383 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS65010,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 FOA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 16,383 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 14,356 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 14,228 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 13,612 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 13,600 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 13,593 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 13,568 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 13,544 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 13,419 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 13,408 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 13,398 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 13,273 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 13,032 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 12,267 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 12,267 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 10,811 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 8,876 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 8,028 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 7,007 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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YJ05 FOA is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YJ05 FOA, 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 YJ05 FOA registered?

YJ05 FOA is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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The MOT history for YJ05 FOA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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