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GN05 CTO

2005 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

11,732 mi
Last recorded11,732 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS65010,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 CTO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 11,732 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 11,699 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 11,079 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 10,102 miles

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp front side light sometimes comes on when brake is applied (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 9,690 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 9,620 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 9,607 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 9,600 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 9,385 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 8,956 miles

nearside rear footrest - 1 of 2 bolts is missing.

Pass 13 May 2013 8,266 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 7,488 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 6,891 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 6,856 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 May 2010 6,026 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2009 4,946 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 3,732 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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GN05 CTO is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GN05 CTO, 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 GN05 CTO registered?

GN05 CTO is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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The MOT history for GN05 CTO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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