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EK53 RXO

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

32,750 mi
Last recorded32,750 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 RXO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 32,750 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 32,648 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork stanions rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 32,648 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork stanions rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 32,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 32,577 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

single seat only, no rear footpegs

Pass 5 May 2018 32,190 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2017 30,065 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 25,931 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 22,075 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 21,587 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 20,661 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 18,607 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,088 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 9,175 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 3,658 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 2,078 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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EK53 RXO is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EK53 RXO, 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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EK53 RXO is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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