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AY51 KCG

2002 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

7,038 mi
Last recorded7,038 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS65012,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 KCG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 7,038 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 6,997 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 6,149 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 5,446 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 5,446 miles

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle sticking on when on full lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 4,303 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 4,288 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 4,186 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 3,848 miles

slight cracking in front tyre side walls.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 3,211 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 3,156 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 3,139 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 2,960 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 2,823 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 2,201 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 2,179 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 2,179 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 2,015 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 1,631 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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AY51 KCG is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 12,445 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 AY51 KCG, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY51 KCG is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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