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WJ52 OPH

2002 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

12,574 mi
Last recorded12,574 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS65012,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 OPH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 12,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 8 Sep 2025 12,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Sidestand mount loose (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre sidewall cracking

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 11,338 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 11,335 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when position lights on (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 10,825 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 10,825 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 10,558 miles

Adv surface corrosion on frame

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 10,146 miles

Adv slight corrosion on frame and components

Fail 3 Jun 2016 10,146 miles

Adv slight corrosion on frame and components

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 9,770 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 9,617 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 9,437 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 7,929 miles

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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WJ52 OPH is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WJ52 OPH, 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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WJ52 OPH is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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