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LY02 YBK

2002 Yamaha XVS650

Purple Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,957 mi
Last recorded19,957 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS65012,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 YBK
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 19,957 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 19,606 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 19,177 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 19,177 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 13,407 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 13,407 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 11,060 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 10,763 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 10,563 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 10,168 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 9,196 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 9,055 miles

rear tyre has slight splits in side walls

Pass 6 Jul 2016 8,467 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 7,763 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 7,160 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 6,288 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 5,240 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 5,106 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 3,703 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 8 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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LY02 YBK is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650 in Purple with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LY02 YBK, 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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LY02 YBK is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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