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BU03 ETR

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,704 mi
Last recorded36,704 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 ETR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 36,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 30,652 miles

Front front tyre starting to perish within the tread

Pass 6 Nov 2015 23,749 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 16,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 16,127 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 8,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2013 3,081 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 2,252 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 2,224 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 1,854 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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BU03 ETR is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BU03 ETR, 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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BU03 ETR is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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