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SW02 PLX

2002 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,000 mi
Last recorded28,000 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV160017,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 PLX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 28,000 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 27,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 27,871 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 27,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no front mudguard fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2014 26,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 26,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 26,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 25,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

high beam and dip wired wrong way

no front mudguard fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2010 23,384 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 21,291 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 18,615 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 16,845 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Aug 2006 15,355 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 15,355 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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SW02 PLX is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SW02 PLX, 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 SW02 PLX registered?

SW02 PLX is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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