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R23 YAM

2004 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

17,767 mi
Last recorded17,767 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XVS65010,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 17,767 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 17,657 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 13,425 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 12,223 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 9,869 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 7,598 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 6,185 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 5,925 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 5,644 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 5,397 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 5,086 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 4,699 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 3,986 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 3,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 3,611 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 3,312 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 3,143 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 2,797 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 2,220 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R23 YAM is a 2004 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 10,696 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 R23 YAM, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R23 YAM registered?

R23 YAM is a 2004 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is R23 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 YAM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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