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MT02 AKO

2002 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,953 mi
Last recorded30,953 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS65012,445 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 AKO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 30,953 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 29,884 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 29,627 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 28,066 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 28,066 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 22,031 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 21,496 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 21,050 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 20,663 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 20,262 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 19,322 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 17,939 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 17,939 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 16,560 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 15,595 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 13,864 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2009 10,929 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2009 10,929 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 May 2008 9,087 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 8,927 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 8,141 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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MT02 AKO 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 85.7%.

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 MT02 AKO, 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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What year was MT02 AKO registered?

MT02 AKO is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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