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LK53 YBO

2004 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

18,576 mi
Last recorded18,576 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XVS65010,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 YBO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 18,576 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 17,736 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 17,064 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 15,917 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 15,501 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 15,501 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 15,244 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 14,673 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 12,330 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 12,113 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 11,896 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 11,896 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 11,557 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 10,794 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 9,335 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 8,788 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 8,333 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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LK53 YBO is a 2004 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 10,696 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 LK53 YBO, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LK53 YBO registered?

LK53 YBO is a 2004 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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