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AU03 KOX

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,934 mi
Last recorded20,934 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 KOX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 20,934 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 20,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 20,755 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 19,781 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 17,592 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 17,569 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 15,858 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 10,359 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 10,359 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 5,953 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 3,360 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 3,177 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 3,134 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 3,134 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 3,024 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 2,629 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 1,989 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 706 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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AU03 KOX is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 11,285 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 AU03 KOX, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU03 KOX registered?

AU03 KOX is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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