CarVerify

Free Car Check

WU52 HYH

2002 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

21,594 mi
Last recorded21,594 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS65012,445 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 HYH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 21,594 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame next to swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 20,240 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 18,110 miles

Offside Front Upper cylinder head bracket bolt slightly loose

Pass 6 Jun 2022 16,352 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 12,730 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 12,730 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front down pipe nuts loose/missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 10,731 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 10,048 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 10,020 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 9,846 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 7,785 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 3,753 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 3,694 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 3,606 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 3,595 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 3,561 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 3,491 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 3,389 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 3,290 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 2,819 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 2,480 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
Full Yamaha XVS650 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WU52 HYH is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WU52 HYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU52 HYH?

You can check the full history of WU52 HYH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WU52 HYH registered?

WU52 HYH is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 2 October 2002.

Is WU52 HYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU52 HYH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU52 HYH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WU52 HYH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.