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HS51 YGK

2002 Yamaha XV1600

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV160017,016 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 YGK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 34,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2025

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Upper Fork yoke insecure top yoke central nut loose , (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 22,918 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 22,906 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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HS51 YGK is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600 in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HS51 YGK, 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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HS51 YGK is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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