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WA03 NDL

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,075 mi
Last recorded38,075 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 NDL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 38,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 33,199 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

speedo cable fouls on front tyre on lock

Fail 24 Mar 2023 33,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

speedo cable fouls on front tyre on lock

Pass 5 Apr 2022 24,764 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 15,456 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 11,881 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 11,855 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 11,679 miles

rear brake noisey under braking

Pass 4 May 2013 11,322 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 11,322 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 10,993 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 9,516 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 9,095 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 8,518 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 7,759 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 7,226 miles

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

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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WA03 NDL is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WA03 NDL, 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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WA03 NDL is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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