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GY05 YZF

2005 Honda XL 650 V-5

Silver Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,741 mi
Last recorded37,741 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda XL 650 V-521,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 YZF
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc
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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 37,741 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 35,858 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 33,935 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 32,365 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 30,852 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 29,855 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 29,489 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 27,621 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 26,168 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Jul 2016 24,456 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 23,328 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 21,099 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 20,721 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 19,231 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 17,073 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 15,954 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 14,415 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 12,119 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda XL 650 V-5?

Based on 1,257 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
1,284
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
Drive chain excessively loose 5
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GY05 YZF is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-5 in Silver with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Honda XL 650 V-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 21,229 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XL 650 V-5 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY05 YZF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 650 V-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Honda XL 650 V-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY05 YZF registered?

GY05 YZF is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-5, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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