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HF05 HYL

2005 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,945 mi
Last recorded54,945 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS65010,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 HYL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 Feb 2025 54,945 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Gear shifter pivot worn

Throttle slightly sticking through lock to lock

Pass 13 Feb 2024 47,807 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 41,587 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 37,753 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 35,206 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 30,398 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 25,589 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 20,516 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 16,296 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 13,385 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 11,979 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 10,571 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 9,782 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 8,785 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 7,687 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 4,501 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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HF05 HYL is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HF05 HYL, 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 HF05 HYL registered?

HF05 HYL is a 2005 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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