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BC03 BHJ

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,266 mi
Last recorded17,266 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 BHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 17,266 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 17,266 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 17,122 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 17,122 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 16,928 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 16,772 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 16,456 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 16,456 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 16,147 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 15,911 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 15,411 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 14,297 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 13,964 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 13,451 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 13,193 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 12,950 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 12,612 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 12,292 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 11,704 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 10,868 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 9,421 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 8,768 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 8,124 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 6,948 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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BC03 BHJ is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BC03 BHJ, 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 BC03 BHJ registered?

BC03 BHJ is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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