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HF51 VWS

2002 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

33,681 mi
Last recorded33,681 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS65012,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 VWS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 33,681 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 32,161 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 30,812 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 30,422 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 29,748 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 29,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

gear change lever pivots worn and clamp loose on gear change shaft

Pass 5 Mar 2019 28,108 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 24,011 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 22,027 miles

Oil leak engine leaking oil from front

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

gear change lever pivot slightly worn

spot lights fitted to front of vehicle only one illuminates when switched on

Pass 29 Aug 2015 20,934 miles

handle bars slightly bent

Pass 6 Sep 2014 18,418 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

clutch cable slightly frayed,replace soon

gear lever pivot slightly worn

Pass 10 Jan 2013 17,087 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 15,161 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 8,510 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 8,506 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 3,294 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 3,293 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 2,681 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 1,499 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 1,177 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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HF51 VWS is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HF51 VWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF51 VWS registered?

HF51 VWS is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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