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CN03 PWL

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,004 mi
Last recorded17,004 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 PWL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 17,004 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 16,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 16,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 16,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Corroded connector on front brake light switch. (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 16,098 miles

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 16,072 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 14,478 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 14,342 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 14,342 miles

Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 12,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Jul 2014 11,303 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 9,074 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 9,074 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 5,145 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 5,143 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 17 May 2011 4,759 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 4,556 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 4,378 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 3,338 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 2,970 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 PWL is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CN03 PWL, 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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CN03 PWL is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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