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HJ02 WWC

2002 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,238 mi
Last recorded16,238 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS65012,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 WWC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 16,238 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 15,092 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 14,990 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 14,495 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 14,412 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 13,312 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 12,586 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 12,581 miles

Nearside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock handlebar mount hitting tank on full lock left (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak right fork seal leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front front brake contaminated by fork oil affecting performance (failed to lock on brake test)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 11,828 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 9,924 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 9,007 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 8,761 miles

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

nail in rear tyre.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 8,466 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 8,202 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 7,340 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 7,260 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 7,166 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 7,166 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 6,830 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2006 6,513 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 6,513 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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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HJ02 WWC is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJ02 WWC, 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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HJ02 WWC is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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