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EP53 WVE

2004 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,970 mi
Last recorded22,970 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XVS65010,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP53 WVE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 22,970 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 22,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front BOTH FRONT FORK DUST SEALS DETERIORATED.

Pass 11 Mar 2025 19,915 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 17,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 15,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 15,491 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 14,295 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 13,153 miles

Exhaust noisy non factory standard (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 13,132 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front tyre perished

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 8,560 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 8,557 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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EP53 WVE is a 2004 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EP53 WVE, 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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What year was EP53 WVE registered?

EP53 WVE is a 2004 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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