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ML02 GBY

2002 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,693 mi
Last recorded18,693 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS65012,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 GBY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 18,693 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 16,233 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 15,322 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 15,274 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 15,235 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 14,926 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 14,831 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 14,636 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 14,185 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 14,032 miles

Rear Slight Crack in Corner of Numberplate

Pass 20 Apr 2016 13,792 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 13,489 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 13,296 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 12,582 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 11,982 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 11,040 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 9,866 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 8,652 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 7,171 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 6,464 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 5,106 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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ML02 GBY is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ML02 GBY, 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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ML02 GBY is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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