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FY52 OBK

2002 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,942 mi
Last recorded17,942 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS65012,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 OBK
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 17,942 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 17,277 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 16,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 16,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 16,472 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 16,472 miles

Direction indicators not working near side rear not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 16,169 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 15,667 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 15,667 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 14,117 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 12,605 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 12,605 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 10,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 8,686 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 6,463 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 4,701 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 3,605 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 2,733 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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FY52 OBK is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY52 OBK, 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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FY52 OBK is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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