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LK03 GVA

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,690 mi
Last recorded14,690 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 GVA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 14,690 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 14,433 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 13,695 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 9,642 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 9,577 miles

clutch cable freyd

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Aug 2019 9,477 miles

front tyre tread getting low

Pass 24 Aug 2018 9,217 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 8,109 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 8,116 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 7,896 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 7,896 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 6,733 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 4,784 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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LK03 GVA is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LK03 GVA, 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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LK03 GVA is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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