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SW02 ZFD

2002 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

26,315 mi
Last recorded26,315 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS65012,445 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 ZFD
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 26,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

poor beam pattern on dip beam

Pass 20 Mar 2025 26,298 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 26,298 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 26,105 miles

Exhaust noisy slightly noisey (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 25,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 25,899 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 25,893 miles

Rear Slight cuts around tread round tyre

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 25,893 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Slight cuts around tread round tyre

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 25,850 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 25,530 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 23,403 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 23,403 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 21,594 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

headlamp mask fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2017 21,594 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 19,817 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 19,525 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 19,525 miles

Front Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

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

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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SW02 ZFD is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SW02 ZFD, 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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SW02 ZFD is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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