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DX55 ARU

2005 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

15,739 mi
Last recorded15,739 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS65010,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 ARU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 15,739 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 15,739 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working defective switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 14,291 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 7,004 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 13,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 13,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 30 May 2014 11,385 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 May 2014 11,385 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 6,810 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 3 May 2012 5,884 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 5,621 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 4,095 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 3,666 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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DX55 ARU is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DX55 ARU, 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 DX55 ARU registered?

DX55 ARU is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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