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2005 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

5,550 mi
Last recorded5,550 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS65010,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 BUF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 5,550 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded front and rear (5.2.2 (d))

throttle over reving and little control.

Pass 25 Nov 2020 5,538 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear lamp lence damaged

Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

engine hard to start due to misfire

Pass 12 Jan 2019 5,493 miles

Horn not working properly week (7.7 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 5,485 miles

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

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

bike frame corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2016 5,468 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 5,451 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 5,415 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 4,976 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 4,506 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 4,235 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 3,963 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 3,201 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 2,387 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 2,387 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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CX55 BUF is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CX55 BUF, 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 CX55 BUF registered?

CX55 BUF is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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