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YJ54 DCN

2005 Yamaha XVS650

Grey Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,437 mi
Last recorded21,437 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS65010,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 DCN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 21,437 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 21,437 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 20,289 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 19,733 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 19,271 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 16,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 15,097 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 12,530 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 12,458 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 12,253 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 11,551 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 10,260 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 8,767 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 8,486 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 8,466 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 8,466 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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YJ54 DCN is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650 in Grey with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YJ54 DCN, 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 YJ54 DCN registered?

YJ54 DCN is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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