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LF51 DKD

2002 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

20,508 mi
Last recorded20,508 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS65012,445 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 DKD
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 20,508 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute All indicators are illuminated all the time with increase and decrease in light intensity (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 20,508 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute All indicators are illuminated all the time with increase and decrease in light intensity (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 20,507 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 19,658 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 19,452 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 17,852 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 17,852 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 15,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 May 2019 15,722 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose all spokes loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 15,638 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 15,040 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 15,166 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 15,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 14,170 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 14,090 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 12,997 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 12,067 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 11,324 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 10,353 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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LF51 DKD is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LF51 DKD, 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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LF51 DKD is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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