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DN02 KCU

2002 Yamaha XV1600

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

50,910 mi
Last recorded50,910 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV160017,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 KCU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 50,910 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 50,360 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 50,026 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 49,364 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 49,166 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 48,689 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 48,273 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 47,877 miles

Exhaust slightly noisier than standard.

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 44,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 44,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 42,757 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,144 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 37,811 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 37,798 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 34,622 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 31,327 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 27,552 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 22,651 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 22,651 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 17,167 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 12,382 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 8,962 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 6,162 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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DN02 KCU is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600 in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DN02 KCU, 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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DN02 KCU is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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