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AY05 GOJ

2005 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

10,344 mi
Last recorded10,344 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS65010,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 GOJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 10,344 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 10,261 miles

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 10,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 10,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 9,925 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 9,925 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 9,568 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Fail 17 May 2018 9,568 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 8,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 8,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 7,434 miles

No front or rear mudguards fitted at time of test

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 14 May 2013 6,943 miles

Bike presented for test fitted with temporary rear light lens, with rear mudguard slightly twisted & pushed forward - from rear impact.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 5,849 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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AY05 GOJ is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AY05 GOJ, 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 AY05 GOJ registered?

AY05 GOJ is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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