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RX53 YBT

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,177 mi
Last recorded26,177 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 YBT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 26,177 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 26,177 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 23,951 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 20,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 20,531 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 20,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 19,508 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 19,508 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 18,300 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 18,244 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 18,244 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 17,745 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

slight bind on front brake

Pass 1 May 2014 16,505 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 16,485 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2013 15,005 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 13,455 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 11,820 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 10,232 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 7,839 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 6,168 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 5,166 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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RX53 YBT is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RX53 YBT, 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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RX53 YBT is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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