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OY53 RYB

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

23,249 mi
Last recorded23,249 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 RYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 23,249 miles

Frame corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2024 23,229 miles

Frame corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2023 23,206 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 23,067 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 23,067 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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 4 Jun 2021 22,629 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 21,686 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 20,627 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 19,778 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 18,042 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 16,450 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 14,488 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 13,236 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 12,041 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 11,055 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 11,055 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 8,914 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 7,124 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 5,442 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 3,518 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 1,771 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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OY53 RYB is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OY53 RYB, 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 OY53 RYB registered?

OY53 RYB is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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