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FD52 FYX

2002 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,933 mi
Last recorded31,933 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS65012,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 FYX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 31,933 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 31,928 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 31,928 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working intermittent (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 31,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 31,848 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 May 2022 31,848 miles

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2021 31,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 31,585 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable wrong way round (5.2.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 31,547 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 31,546 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector not facing the rear (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 30,372 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 29,883 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 28,931 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 28,931 miles

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 May 2015 25,331 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 22,917 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 20,385 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 15 May 2013 20,385 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 15,665 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 12,042 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 17 May 2011 12,042 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 6,646 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 4,079 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 3,871 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 3,586 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 2,350 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 2,350 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 2,350 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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FD52 FYX is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD52 FYX, 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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FD52 FYX is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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