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LY02 NUK

2002 Yamaha XV1600

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

60,352 mi
Last recorded60,352 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV160017,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 NUK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 60,352 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 58,709 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 57,842 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 57,309 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 56,186 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 55,921 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 55,207 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 54,232 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 54,230 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 54,156 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 48,960 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 46,160 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 43,380 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 39,897 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,293 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 26,200 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 17,016 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,480 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 14,080 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 12,334 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 8,189 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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LY02 NUK is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY02 NUK, 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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LY02 NUK is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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