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GN05 DWF

2005 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

22,348 mi
Last recorded22,348 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS65010,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 DWF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 22,348 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 22,348 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 22,088 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 21,634 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 21,621 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrets

Fail 23 Jul 2018 21,621 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrets

Pass 12 Apr 2017 21,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front Tyre has age deteriation

Fail 11 Apr 2017 21,579 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front Tyre has age deteriation

Offside Front Mirror missing but mounting arm protruding

Pass 24 Mar 2016 21,482 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Mar 2015 20,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 20,236 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 18,858 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,944 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,411 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 14,573 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 13,122 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 13,122 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 13,104 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 11,682 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 DWF is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GN05 DWF, 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 DWF registered?

GN05 DWF is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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