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EJ52 OVM

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

34,472 mi
Last recorded34,472 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 OVM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 34,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear TYRE SLIGHT DAMAGE IN TREAD

Fail 11 Sep 2025 34,468 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front TYRE UNDER INFLATED

Rear TYRE SLIGHT DAMAGE IN TREAD

Pass 25 Sep 2023 33,408 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 32,628 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 30,445 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 30,445 miles

Central Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 28,753 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 26,443 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 25,583 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 25,502 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 25,493 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 25,489 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 25,482 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 25,436 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 25,419 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 25,327 miles

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

Rear tyre has a deep cut 8mm wide, but doesn't expose cords.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,936 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 24,936 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,736 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 22,735 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 21,946 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 21,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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EJ52 OVM is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EJ52 OVM, 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 EJ52 OVM registered?

EJ52 OVM is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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