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RK53 FND

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

24,658 mi
Last recorded24,658 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 FND
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 24,658 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fork legs (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 24,240 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 24,139 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 22,942 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 22,443 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 21,924 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 21,181 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 19,811 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 19,728 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 18,481 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 18,329 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 12,008 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 17,977 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 17,404 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 16,753 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 15,083 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 14,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 13,855 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 11,668 miles

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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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RK53 FND is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 RK53 FND, 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 RK53 FND registered?

RK53 FND is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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