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WU02 VTW

2002 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

33,306 mi
Last recorded33,306 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS65012,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 VTW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 33,306 miles

Exhaust noisy Not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 33,306 miles

Exhaust noisy Not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 32,314 miles

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Pass 14 Mar 2022 29,025 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 28,703 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 28,070 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 27,365 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 26,250 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 25,396 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 24,786 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 22,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Mar 2015 22,636 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 20,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 20,766 miles

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 19,169 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 19,169 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2012 17,107 miles

Slight binding of front brake.

Slight perishing of front tyre sidewall.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 14,990 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 13,230 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 11,309 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 10,051 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 8,302 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 3,418 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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WU02 VTW is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WU02 VTW, 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 WU02 VTW registered?

WU02 VTW is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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