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WJ51 AEO

2002 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,840 mi
Last recorded56,840 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS65012,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 AEO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 56,840 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 56,747 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 56,747 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 56,304 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 55,729 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 53,916 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 50,374 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 48,477 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 47,154 miles

Centre Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Jul 2014 45,510 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,242 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,820 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,744 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,443 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 25,824 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 22,796 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 22,796 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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WJ51 AEO 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 88.2%.

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 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 WJ51 AEO, 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 WJ51 AEO registered?

WJ51 AEO is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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