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UO02 LOW

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

22,798 mi
Last recorded22,798 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUO02 LOW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 22,798 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 22,798 miles

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

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 22,476 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 22,180 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 21,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 21,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 21,082 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 20,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 20,996 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 20,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 20,709 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 20,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 18,649 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 17,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 15,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 15,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 15,145 miles

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

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

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 15,138 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,586 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 12,871 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 8,032 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 6,970 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 6,970 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

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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UO02 LOW 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 87%.

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 UO02 LOW, 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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UO02 LOW is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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