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GB05 LDW

2005 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,497 mi
Last recorded21,497 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS65010,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB05 LDW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 21,497 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 21,215 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 21,200 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak right side leaking on brakes (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 20,715 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 19,905 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ULW 370KG.

Pass 9 Sep 2021 19,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

ULW 370KG

Pass 2 Sep 2020 18,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

ULW 370KG.

Pass 28 Aug 2019 17,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

ULW 370KG.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 17,301 miles

Exhaust noisy.

ULW 370 KG.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 16,625 miles

ULW 370KG.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 15,937 miles

ULW 370KG

Pass 21 Sep 2015 15,636 miles

ULW 370KG

Pass 22 Sep 2014 14,869 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 12,208 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 7,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 7,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 5,614 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 5,333 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 5,133 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 4,808 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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GB05 LDW 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 GB05 LDW, 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 GB05 LDW registered?

GB05 LDW is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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