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YT04 BBU

2004 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,946 mi
Last recorded30,946 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XVS65010,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT04 BBU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 30,946 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 29,721 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 29,721 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 29,721 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 29,077 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 28,251 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard missing

Gear lever bent

Fail 26 Feb 2021 28,251 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))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard missing

Gear lever bent

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 26,430 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 25,753 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 25,753 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 25,628 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 24,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 22,343 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 19,907 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 16,370 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 12,754 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 8,215 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 3,920 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

handle bars slightly twisted in risers

Pass 27 Apr 2009 2,772 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 2,389 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 2,220 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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YT04 BBU is a 2004 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 10,696 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 YT04 BBU, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YT04 BBU is a 2004 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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