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WU52 OBE

2002 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

18,589 mi
Last recorded18,589 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS65012,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 OBE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 18,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 18,380 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 18,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard missing

Pass 16 Apr 2022 17,683 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 17,078 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 15,109 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 14,640 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 14,207 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 14,084 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 13,281 miles

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

front and rear tyres slight cracking in sidewalls.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 12,834 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 12,432 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 11,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 11,106 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 10,497 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 9,739 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 7,228 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 6,862 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 6,862 miles

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

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2006 5,960 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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WU52 OBE is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OBE, 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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WU52 OBE is a 2002 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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