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DS51 XDU

2002 Yamaha XV1600

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,445 mi
Last recorded23,445 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV160017,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 XDU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 23,445 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 22,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 22,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 21,937 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 21,937 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 21,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 21,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2020 20,721 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 20,721 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 20,174 miles

Rear rear tyre showing signs of age

Fail 17 Apr 2019 20,174 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear rear tyre showing signs of age

Pass 13 Apr 2018 19,396 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 18,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 18,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 17,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 16,521 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 16,521 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 15,898 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 14,930 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 13,351 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 11,981 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 10,218 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 8,214 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 8,214 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 8,213 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 8,176 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 5,217 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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DS51 XDU is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DS51 XDU, 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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What year was DS51 XDU registered?

DS51 XDU is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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