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ST52 LBO

2002 Yamaha XVS650

White Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,046 mi
Last recorded36,046 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS65012,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 LBO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 36,046 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 35,712 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 35,238 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 35,238 miles

Front Brake master cylinder insecure front brake master cylinder clamp broken in two (1.1.10 (c))

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached Rear shock absorber not connected at each end (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Handle bar controls on both sides contact fuel tank (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached Rear shock lower bush detatched from shock (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front switch inoperative wiring damaged (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

THIS MOTORCYCLE SHOULD NOT BE RIDDEN DUE TO POSSIBILITY OF REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSE

Pass 21 Mar 2023 34,319 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 34,293 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 32,839 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear brake pedal loose

front and rear mud guards are missing

Pass 25 Apr 2016 32,583 miles

exhausht noisy

no rear mud rear fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 31,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 26,048 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 22,650 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 22,650 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,068 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,191 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 14,487 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 12,468 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 11,091 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 9,206 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 7,177 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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ST52 LBO is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650 in White with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ST52 LBO, 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 ST52 LBO registered?

ST52 LBO is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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