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ET03 NTV

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,989 mi
Last recorded38,989 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 NTV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2019 38,989 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible NO BEAM PATTERN (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

UNABLE TO SPIN FRONT WHEEL

Pass 24 Apr 2017 38,948 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 36,619 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 33,649 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 28,391 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 26,120 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 20,429 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 20,004 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 19,876 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,768 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 11,255 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 9,706 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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ET03 NTV is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET03 NTV, 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 ET03 NTV registered?

ET03 NTV is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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