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DF52 BXL

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Purple Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

21,711 mi
Last recorded21,711 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 BXL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 21,711 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 16,063 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 16,063 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2023 13,431 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 9,757 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 9,757 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2021 9,289 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 9,052 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 8,937 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2018 8,685 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 8,461 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 8,169 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 7,489 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 7,489 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 6,774 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 5,948 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 4,797 miles

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

lower exhaust clamp loose

Pass 16 Mar 2011 4,173 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 3,704 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2009 3,133 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 2,755 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 2,330 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 2,327 miles

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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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DF52 BXL is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Purple with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DF52 BXL, 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 DF52 BXL registered?

DF52 BXL is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is DF52 BXL safe to buy?

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