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NU52 NXC

2002 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,233 mi
Last recorded32,233 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV160017,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 NXC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 32,233 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front discs have worn slightly uneven (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Slight damage to O/S upper fork leg

Wheel spoke slightly corroded Front and rear wheel spokes starting to corrode (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 32,233 miles

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

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front discs have worn slightly uneven (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Slight damage to O/S upper fork leg

Wheel spoke slightly corroded Front and rear wheel spokes starting to corrode (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 31,225 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front brakes, disc slightly warped (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Slight damage to O/S fork leg

Pass 16 Mar 2022 30,851 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 30,553 miles

spokes oxidising front tyre 10 year old exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 30 Sep 2019 30,467 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 29,964 miles

noisey exhaust

Pass 22 Aug 2017 29,584 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front tyre tread wearing uneven

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 28,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 28,392 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 27,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 25,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear brake pedal travel has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Jul 2013 24,934 miles

rear pedel has very little reserve travel

Pass 16 Jul 2012 23,100 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 20,778 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 18,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 15,842 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 14,323 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 11,213 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 9,843 miles

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

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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NU52 NXC is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NU52 NXC, 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 NU52 NXC registered?

NU52 NXC is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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