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SA02 DSE

2002 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,914 mi
Last recorded6,914 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV160017,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 DSE
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 6,914 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 5,582 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 5,580 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 5,290 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 3,986 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 3,372 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 3,013 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 2,654 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 2,654 miles

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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SA02 DSE is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SA02 DSE, 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 SA02 DSE registered?

SA02 DSE is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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