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MK02 DFA

2002 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

27,284 mi
Last recorded27,284 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS65012,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 DFA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 27,284 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 26,612 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 25,876 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 25,876 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 May 2021 25,756 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 25,595 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 25,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 24,615 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 23,317 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 23,317 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 May 2014 22,147 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 22,147 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 19,567 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 19,567 miles

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 16,011 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 16,011 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 12,251 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 10,545 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 10,536 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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MK02 DFA is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650 in Black 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 MK02 DFA, 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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MK02 DFA is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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