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CN03 CUW

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

25,493 mi
Last recorded25,493 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 CUW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 25,493 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 23,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 22,950 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 22,805 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 22,246 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 21,765 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 21,343 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 21,343 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 19,469 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 17,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Mudguard insecure Front mudguard not fitted ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 17,080 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 16,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 15,790 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 15,790 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 14,731 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 13,629 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 12,607 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 11,464 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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CN03 CUW is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 CN03 CUW, 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 CN03 CUW registered?

CN03 CUW is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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