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YN05 VZD

2005 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

27,627 mi
Last recorded27,627 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS65010,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 VZD
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 27,627 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 27,627 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 26,742 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 26,709 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 26,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 26,555 miles

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 26,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 24,951 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 24,951 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 24,393 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 23,229 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 22,226 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 22,226 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 18,992 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 18,992 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 17,532 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 15,303 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 15,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

front tyre is perished

rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Sep 2010 13,939 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 13,936 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear number plate loose

Pass 5 Sep 2009 11,740 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,441 miles

cuts in rear tyre but not down to cords

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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YN05 VZD is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YN05 VZD, 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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YN05 VZD is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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