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WG53 LKK

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,555 mi
Last recorded31,555 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 LKK
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 31,555 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 31,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

no indicators fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Aug 2016 31,191 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear spring fractured (2.4.A1b(i))

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2015 30,390 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 30,276 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 30,132 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 29,851 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 29,848 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 28,161 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 24,980 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 22,389 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 17,568 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 12,741 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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WG53 LKK is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WG53 LKK, 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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WG53 LKK is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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