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HN02 HWD

2002 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,550 mi
Last recorded30,550 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS65012,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 HWD
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 30,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 30,507 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 30,505 miles

Nearside Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute ALL. (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 30,422 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 30,423 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 30,239 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 29,688 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess Nipples corroded (5.2.2 (e) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 28,703 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 27,897 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 26,979 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 25,494 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 25,494 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2015 23,412 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 23,412 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 22,166 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 19,504 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 14,430 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 12,955 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 12,112 miles

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 26 Jun 2008 11,320 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 9,524 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 9,037 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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HN02 HWD is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HN02 HWD, 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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HN02 HWD is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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