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HW02 FVA

2002 Yamaha Xvs 650 A

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,336 mi
Last recorded29,336 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Xvs 650 A8,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 FVA
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 650 A
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 29,336 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 23,457 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 17,961 miles

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

gear linkage, slightly worn

Fail 25 Jul 2023 17,936 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm tread worn uneven (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

gear linkage, slightly worn

Pass 9 May 2022 15,552 miles

Nearside Front Gear Linkage has some wear.

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

Pass 18 May 2021 13,016 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 9,574 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 9,574 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 3,719 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 3,391 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 2,451 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 1,796 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs 650 A?

Based on 1,450 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
529
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 4
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HW02 FVA is a 2002 Yamaha Xvs 650 A in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha Xvs 650 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.9% with a typical mileage of 8,403 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 Xvs 650 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW02 FVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xvs 650 A typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha Xvs 650 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HW02 FVA is a 2002 Yamaha Xvs 650 A, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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