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D12 STE

2002 Yamaha XV1600

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,127 mi
Last recorded48,127 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV160017,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 STE
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 48,127 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2023
Pass 19 Feb 2022 42,258 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 40,637 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 39,616 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 38,100 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 36,684 miles

front and rear brakes have travel on them ,but not on stops

Pass 27 Feb 2016 35,856 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 35,856 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 35,842 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

drive belt has some damage to it

Pass 17 Feb 2015 34,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 34,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front tyre wear uneven

Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

front tyre mishaped

Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,735 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre starting to mishape

Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,434 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 28,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,034 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,832 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 16,519 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 16,483 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 11,893 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV1600?

Based on 8,331 MOT tests across 643 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
737
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
643
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 91
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 42
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
reflector on motorcycle missing 26
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D12 STE is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XV1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 17,016 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 XV1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D12 STE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha XV1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D12 STE is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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