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YV03 LSU

2003 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

14,801 mi
Last recorded14,801 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS65011,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 LSU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 14,801 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 14,702 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 14,639 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 13,541 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 13,541 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 12,694 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 9,677 miles

Front brake fluid darkish

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

Rear tyre cracking on sidwalls

front tyre had 11 psi in,have inflated.

Pass 19 Jun 2020 9,331 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 9,324 miles

Rear tyre starting to crack on side wall

Pass 1 May 2018 9,194 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 8,790 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 7,952 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 7,303 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 6,861 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 6,859 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 6,853 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 6,016 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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YV03 LSU is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YV03 LSU, 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 YV03 LSU registered?

YV03 LSU is a 2003 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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