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WF52 ARO

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

22,454 mi
Last recorded22,454 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 ARO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 22,454 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 22,315 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 22,315 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 21,553 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 21,260 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 20,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 20,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 20,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 18 May 2015 20,276 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 19,764 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 18,800 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 18,592 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 18,592 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 18,385 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 18,385 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 18,149 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 18,149 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 May 2009 17,411 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 16,723 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 15,494 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 14,301 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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WF52 ARO is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WF52 ARO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF52 ARO registered?

WF52 ARO is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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