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FG02 EFA

2002 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,594 mi
Last recorded46,594 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS65012,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 EFA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 46,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake hose taut when front fork on full extension

Pass 22 Aug 2024 43,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 41,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 39,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 39,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 39,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 39,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 38,484 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 38,109 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 36,848 miles

headlight mask converter fitted

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 33,475 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 30,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 29,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2012 27,112 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 27,112 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 24,177 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 19,563 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 19,563 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 15,392 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 10,597 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 9,867 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2006 8,710 miles

front wheel lateral run out 0.5mm!

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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FG02 EFA is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 FG02 EFA, 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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FG02 EFA is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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