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KP02 UEL

2002 Yamaha XVS650

Grey Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,595 mi
Last recorded32,595 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS65012,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP02 UEL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 32,595 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 32,306 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 32,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 32,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 32,127 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 32,127 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 31,497 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 31,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 31,191 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 31,169 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 28,407 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 22,835 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 20,220 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 18,723 miles

Clutch cable frayed

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front indicator mounting bracket clamp bolts missing

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 16,783 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 14,128 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 9,690 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 9,690 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 5,826 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 5,713 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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KP02 UEL is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650 in Grey with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KP02 UEL, 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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KP02 UEL is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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