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WR03 XFF

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

39,415 mi
Last recorded39,415 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 XFF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 39,415 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 39,408 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 38,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front speedo drive incorrectly fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 38,839 miles

Offside Front Brake component inadequately mounted reaction bracket no locking device, incorrect ( short bolts ) fitted (1.1.21 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front speedo drive incorrectly fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 38,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 38,383 miles

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear brake arm slightly insecure, not likely to become detached.

Pass 25 Jun 2022 36,814 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 35,629 miles

Rear brake shoe adjustment arm, is at the end of adjustment.

Fail 16 Jun 2021 35,615 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear brake shoe adjustment arm, is at the end of adjustment.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 35,005 miles

Front master cylinder lid slight misting round join

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 35,005 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front master cylinder lid slight misting round join

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

Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 33,283 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 32,971 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 30,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Jul 2014 24,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Suspect fuel leak

Fail 4 Jul 2014 24,918 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Suspect fuel leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 19,518 miles

Suspect fuel leak

Fail 10 May 2013 19,510 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

suspect fuel leak

Pass 5 May 2012 14,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2012 14,695 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 too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 10 May 2011 10,498 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 7,848 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 7,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 5,682 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 4,455 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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WR03 XFF is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WR03 XFF, 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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WR03 XFF is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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