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MW03 KWT

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

25,769 mi
Last recorded25,769 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 KWT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 25,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

oil leak

underside corrosion

Fail 28 May 2026 25,769 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

oil leak

underside corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2024 25,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 25,731 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2023 24,547 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 24,544 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working Control 1 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working Control 2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 21,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 21,143 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp not working control 2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 19,355 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 19,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front tyre could do with replacement

headlight beam deflector fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2019 19,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

front tyre could do with replacement

headlight beam deflector fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2018 18,996 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 18,827 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 18,459 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 18,459 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 18,022 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 17,415 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 16,780 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 16,780 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 15,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 15,500 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)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 12,792 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 11,663 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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MW03 KWT is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MW03 KWT, 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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MW03 KWT is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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