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KU52 FZR

2002 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

25,810 mi
Last recorded25,810 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS65012,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 FZR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 25,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 23,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 23,276 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 23,083 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre wall perished

Pass 23 Jun 2022 20,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 20,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 19,169 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 18,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front brake pads low.

front tyre wall offside has slight cracks.

rear mudguard rubbing on tyre slightly. does not impede rotation.

Fail 29 Jun 2019 18,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

front brake pads low.

front tyre wall offside has slight cracks.

rear mudguard rubbing on tyre slightly. does not impede rotation.

Pass 14 Oct 2017 17,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 16,936 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 16,843 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 16,488 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 15,994 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 15,979 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 15,972 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 15,926 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 15,921 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 15,915 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 15,878 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 5,776 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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KU52 FZR is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KU52 FZR, 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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KU52 FZR is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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