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WA03 DWM

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

21,085 mi
Last recorded21,085 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 DWM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 21,085 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 20,246 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 20,246 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 20,246 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 19,389 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 16,568 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 12,972 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 12,855 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 12,832 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 12,217 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 12,210 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 11,310 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 10,284 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 9,628 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 8,038 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 6,224 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 6,148 miles

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

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 DWM is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WA03 DWM, 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 WA03 DWM registered?

WA03 DWM is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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