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KE53 HDY

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,014 mi
Last recorded29,014 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 HDY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 29,014 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 26,959 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 25,732 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 22,321 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 18,230 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 18,076 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 18,064 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 18,041 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute All (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 17,765 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 13,516 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 10,455 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 8,517 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 7,332 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 5,743 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 3,756 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 2,740 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 2,740 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 2,589 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 2,422 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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KE53 HDY is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KE53 HDY, 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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KE53 HDY is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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