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NK03 VVX

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

34,205 mi
Last recorded34,205 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 VVX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 34,205 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 34,098 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 34,081 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 33,878 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 33,614 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 33,052 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 31,826 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 31,821 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Pass 11 May 2019 27,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 May 2019 27,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting/bracket missing Bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 24,655 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 23,049 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 23,048 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2016 20,846 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 17,587 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 14,484 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 10,921 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 5,486 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 5,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Jan 2011 5,445 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 5,233 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 5,041 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 4,717 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 4,465 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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NK03 VVX is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NK03 VVX, 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 NK03 VVX registered?

NK03 VVX is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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