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BL53 GGX

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

5,742 mi
Last recorded5,742 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 GGX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 5,742 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 5,068 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 4,067 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 4,067 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 3,844 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 3,790 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear tyre wall damaged (cords not showing)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 3,747 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 3,489 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 3,314 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 3,138 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 2,369 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 1,958 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 1,857 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 1,576 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 1,047 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 947 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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BL53 GGX is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 BL53 GGX, 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 BL53 GGX registered?

BL53 GGX is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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