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PJ03 UNM

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,253 mi
Last recorded28,253 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 UNM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 28,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 21,322 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 21,260 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 20,983 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 19,564 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 18,984 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 18,984 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 18,736 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 18,253 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 14,691 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 14,690 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 14,688 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 13,252 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 13,250 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 10,491 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2008 10,491 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 5,668 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 704 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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PJ03 UNM is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PJ03 UNM, 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 PJ03 UNM registered?

PJ03 UNM is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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