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PA03 YFM

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,999 mi
Last recorded3,999 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 YFM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 3,999 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 3,954 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 3,846 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 3,710 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 3,388 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 3,267 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 3,086 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 2,577 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 2,577 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 1,073 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 1,073 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 1,013 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 991 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 631 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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PA03 YFM is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PA03 YFM, 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 PA03 YFM registered?

PA03 YFM is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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