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MF51 WDS

2002 Yamaha XV1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,901 mi
Last recorded39,901 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV160017,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 WDS
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 May 2025 39,901 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 39,068 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 37,826 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 37,751 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 37,144 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 33,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 33,114 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 30,763 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 30,727 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 28,814 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 26,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 22,720 miles

Aftermarket pipes,

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Outer Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 21,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 19,247 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 14,897 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 11,855 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 11,855 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 10,764 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 8,739 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 6,704 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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MF51 WDS is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF51 WDS, 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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MF51 WDS is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 2 February 2002.

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