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WX53 JVZ

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,588 mi
Last recorded13,588 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 JVZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 13,588 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 13,583 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake hose mounting missing but other mountings present

Pass 7 Jun 2024 12,408 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 11,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 10,562 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 10,561 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2021 10,527 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 10,511 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 10,511 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 10,507 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2011 10,468 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 10,423 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 10,351 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 10,041 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 10,041 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 9,344 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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WX53 JVZ is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WX53 JVZ, 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 WX53 JVZ registered?

WX53 JVZ is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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