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FX53 VHW

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

17,241 mi
Last recorded17,241 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 VHW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 17,241 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 17,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 17,051 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour all (1.5.1b)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 16,584 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2014 16,017 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 16,017 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 13,876 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 10,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 10,569 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 4,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 3,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 2,231 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 1,654 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 1,484 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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FX53 VHW is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FX53 VHW, 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 FX53 VHW registered?

FX53 VHW is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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