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BL05 CUT

2005 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,107 mi
Last recorded16,107 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS65010,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 CUT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 16,107 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 16,078 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 16,008 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 16,008 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))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2015 15,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 15,703 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 13,553 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 12,564 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 9,965 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 8,691 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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BL05 CUT is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BL05 CUT, 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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BL05 CUT is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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