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CU03 BYS

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

20,756 mi
Last recorded20,756 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 BYS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 20,756 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 20,405 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 20,251 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 20,230 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 19,875 miles

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

Fuel tap poor condition

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 19,518 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 19,518 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 19,104 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 18,663 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 18,455 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 13,042 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 10,244 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 7,888 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 5,499 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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CU03 BYS is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CU03 BYS, 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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CU03 BYS is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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