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H12 SBC

2002 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

28,967 mi
Last recorded28,967 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV160017,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 SBC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 28,967 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 28,967 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 27,209 miles

Rear tyre has slight cracking in tread

Fail 4 Jun 2024 27,209 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear tyre has slight cracking in tread

Pass 23 May 2023 25,841 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 24,987 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 23,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 23,585 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 23,585 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 22,097 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 20,578 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 20,563 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 20,502 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,372 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 20,342 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 19,851 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,572 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 18,555 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 17,537 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 16,897 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 15,681 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 12,583 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 11,068 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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H12 SBC is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600 in Black 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 H12 SBC, 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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H12 SBC is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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