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RV02 YZB

2002 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

19,714 mi
Last recorded19,714 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS65012,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 YZB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 19,714 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 19,411 miles

Front tyre wearing unevenly.

Pass 18 Jun 2024 18,786 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 18,275 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 18,275 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 17,025 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 16,089 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 15,629 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 15,544 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 14,197 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 12,586 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 12,250 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 8,943 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 4,169 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 2,602 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 2,037 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 679 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 588 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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RV02 YZB is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RV02 YZB, 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 RV02 YZB registered?

RV02 YZB is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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