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RHZ 1424

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,744 mi
Last recorded29,744 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHZ 1424
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 29,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 29,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 28,891 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 28,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 28,019 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 26,623 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 22,944 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 22,944 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 20,616 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 20,532 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 16,383 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 13,364 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 13,364 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 28 May 2010 11,382 miles

n/s front mudgaurd brocken at bolt mount

Fail 28 May 2010 11,382 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

n/s front mudgaurd brocken at bolt mount

Pass 12 May 2008 9,527 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 7,392 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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RHZ 1424 is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RHZ 1424, 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 RHZ 1424 registered?

RHZ 1424 is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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