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BJ03 NWK

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

16,453 mi
Last recorded16,453 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 NWK
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 16,453 miles

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

various corrosion over parts of bike

Pass 2 May 2025 16,397 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 16,182 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 15,834 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 15,738 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 15,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 15,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 15,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 15,286 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 15,286 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 15,126 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 15,096 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 14,909 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 14,724 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 14,529 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 13,772 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 12,263 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 10,844 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 10,831 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2008 9,233 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 8,511 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 7,006 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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BJ03 NWK is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BJ03 NWK, 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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BJ03 NWK is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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