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ML02 RGY

2002 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,056 mi
Last recorded25,056 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS65012,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 RGY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 25,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2025 25,056 miles

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

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2024 19,647 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 13,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 6,852 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 5,822 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 5,803 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel has bolts/rivets missing or loose to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected all spokes loose and wheel rim moving about (5.2.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2019 4,829 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 4,354 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 RGY is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ML02 RGY, 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 RGY is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 April 2002.

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