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Yamaha Xvs650 (2004)

251 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.9% first-time pass rate

2004 Yamaha Xvs650

CarHunch analysed 251 real MOT records for the 2004 Yamaha Xvs650. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 10.9% above UK average
90.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
10,464
typical mileage
6,003–16,811 middle half
13.2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.18
avg MOT failures per car
over 11.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2004 Yamaha Xvs650

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (98%) 247 90.8% 1.19
Other (2%) 4 95% 0.25

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Yamaha Xvs650 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

6,003
low mileage
10,464
typical
16,811
high mileage

Half of all 2004 Yamaha Xvs650 vehicles fall between 6,003 and 16,811 miles.

2004 Yamaha Xvs650 — Still on the Road

95 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 70% of the peak remain.

136 95 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

11.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.18
Avg failures per vehicle
3.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2004 Yamaha Xvs650

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 57.5%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 50.7%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 31.3%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 27.8%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 15.5%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 14%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 13.8%
    Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
  • 11%
    Headlamp aim too low

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004. Counts include advisories and failures.

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