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EU05 SYA

2005 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

9,888 mi
Last recorded9,888 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS65010,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 SYA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 9,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2024 9,601 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 9,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 8,584 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 8,223 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 7,747 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 7,400 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 7,389 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Front Tyre Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 6,763 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 6,370 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 5,587 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 4,092 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 2,484 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 2,484 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 2,172 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 2,044 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 1,875 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 1,742 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 1,633 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 1,425 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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EU05 SYA is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EU05 SYA, 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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EU05 SYA is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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