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WU03 DVH

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

23,388 mi
Last recorded23,388 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 DVH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 23,388 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front and rear tyre pressures low, re-inflated for test

Pass 22 Apr 2025 22,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2024 22,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 May 2024 22,460 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 21,807 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 21,214 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 20,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tap appears to be seized, may start leaking when turned.

rear offside indicator slightly loose, not fully fitted onto stem

Fail 24 Jun 2021 20,649 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tap appears to be seized, may start leaking when turned.

rear offside indicator slightly loose, not fully fitted onto stem

Pass 29 Jun 2020 20,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim slight buckle. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 20,451 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim slight buckle. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 19,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 May 2019 19,332 miles

Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 18,374 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 16,895 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired rear left indicator stem split,but secure enough to pass. (1.5.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

horn works but could be louder,adjustment may help

Fail 5 May 2017 16,889 miles

Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. wheel wobbles due to spokes,suspect rim to be ok. (4.2.2)

Wheel spoke cracked. rear wheel,at least 1 broken spoke,may be more (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Wheel spoke excessively loose rear wheel,all spokes are loose,allowing wheel to wobble (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired rear left indicator stem split,but secure enough to pass. (1.5.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play rear wheel bearings have not been tested due to loose spokes,will need to be checked on retest (2.4.A.2c)

horn works but could be louder,adjustment may help

Pass 10 Apr 2015 14,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

both rear indicator rubber stems slightly deteriorated,causing indicators to be floppy

riders seat not bolted down correctly but not insecure

Fail 7 Apr 2015 14,724 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear indicator rubber stems slightly deteriorated,causing indicators to be floppy

riders seat not bolted down correctly but not insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2014 13,324 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 10,453 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 9,314 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 9,314 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 9,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 8,871 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 8,017 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 5,561 miles

Rear 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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WU03 DVH is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WU03 DVH, 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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WU03 DVH is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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