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PL03 JSZ

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,759 mi
Last recorded29,759 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 JSZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 29,759 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2026 28,975 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 27,538 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

engine man light on

Fail 31 Mar 2025 27,538 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

engine man light on

Front wheel bearings not tested

Pass 26 Jul 2022 27,534 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 27,531 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 27,531 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 27,473 miles

exhaust slight blow

indicators flash fast

Pass 23 Oct 2015 24,384 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 17,377 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 12,674 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 6,839 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 6,750 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 6,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 6,208 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 5,863 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 5,863 miles

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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PL03 JSZ is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PL03 JSZ, 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 PL03 JSZ registered?

PL03 JSZ is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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