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DH53 DLN

2004 Yamaha XVS650

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Yamaha XVS65010,696 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH53 DLN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RUSTY, PITTED, SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Gear shift pedal very worn on bush

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2026

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RUSTY, PITTED, SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Gear shift pedal very worn on bush

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 34,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 28,331 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower oil leak

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 25,261 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 25,261 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2021 25,261 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 25,261 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 20,700 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front Tyre low in parts of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 17,478 miles

Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 17,471 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central slight oil leak

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear perished on sidewall

Pass 7 Apr 2018 14,535 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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DH53 DLN is a 2004 Yamaha XVS650 in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 10,696 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 DH53 DLN, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DH53 DLN is a 2004 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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