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HY03 FBU

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

21,612 mi
Last recorded21,612 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 FBU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 21,612 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 21,517 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 21,440 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 21,325 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 27 Jul 2022 21,162 miles

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

front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 21 Jul 2021 20,683 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre

rear tyre perished and split

Pass 16 Jul 2020 20,270 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2020 20,270 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 31 Jul 2019 19,905 miles

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

front tyre perished and split

rear tyre perished and split

Pass 27 Jul 2018 19,512 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2017 18,946 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2016 17,639 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2015 16,587 miles

Nail in rear tyre

rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Jul 2014 15,326 miles

rear mudguard rusty and weak

Fail 2 Aug 2013 14,117 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2013 14,117 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2012 12,893 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 11,750 miles

rear mudguard rusty condition

Pass 3 Aug 2010 10,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

front tyre perished

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 3 Aug 2009 9,204 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 7,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Aug 2007 6,357 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 4,837 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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HY03 FBU is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 HY03 FBU, 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 HY03 FBU registered?

HY03 FBU is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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