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RY52 HJZ

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

36,815 mi
Last recorded36,815 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 HJZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 36,815 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 36,681 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 36,564 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 36,422 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 36,422 miles

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

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim flat (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 36,115 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 35,757 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 35,634 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 35,423 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 34,772 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 34,031 miles

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 30,324 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 26,465 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 23,031 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 19,573 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 16,464 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 14,035 miles

Handlebars slightly misaligned

Pass 26 Feb 2010 13,417 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 12,938 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 12,589 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 12,366 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 12,356 miles

Front Lower Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 10,358 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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RY52 HJZ is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 RY52 HJZ, 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 RY52 HJZ registered?

RY52 HJZ is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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