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EF02 XBK

2002 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

47,022 mi
Last recorded47,022 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV160017,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 XBK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 47,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2025 43,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 40,558 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 38,480 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 38,480 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake switch broken (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2022 35,714 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 32,419 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 30,562 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 29,033 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 24,779 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 23,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 21,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 20,880 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 18,516 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 17,486 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 21 May 2013 17,486 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2012 16,832 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 15,372 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 13,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 13,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2009 11,919 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 11,919 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 11,130 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 10,242 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 10,242 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 9,193 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 7,758 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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EF02 XBK is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 EF02 XBK, 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 EF02 XBK registered?

EF02 XBK is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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