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LK03 SVG

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,544 mi
Last recorded26,544 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 SVG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 26,544 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 26,194 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 25,915 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 25,408 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 25,166 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 24,611 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 24,026 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 24,022 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 23,916 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 23,916 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 23,609 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 23,446 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 23,004 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 22,462 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,051 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 21,512 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 20,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 20,221 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,077 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 17,825 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 16,473 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 14,033 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 SVG is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SVG, 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 LK03 SVG registered?

LK03 SVG is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is LK03 SVG safe to buy?

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