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K50 FMF

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

32,658 mi
Last recorded32,658 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 FMF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 32,658 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 32,492 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 32,492 miles

Stop lamp not working stop and tail (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 32,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 30,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

No front or rear mudguards fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2020 29,965 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 28,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 25,872 miles

advise exhaust noisey

Pass 2 Aug 2017 23,574 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 23,574 miles

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 22,494 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 22,188 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 21,950 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 21,950 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 17,302 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 10,857 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 8,082 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 7,199 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 5,037 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 3,089 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 3,000 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 2,702 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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K50 FMF is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 K50 FMF, 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 K50 FMF registered?

K50 FMF is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is K50 FMF safe to buy?

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