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VF51 AGO

2002 Yamaha XV1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,588 mi
Last recorded53,588 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV160017,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF51 AGO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 53,588 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 52,637 miles

Small oil leak from sump

Fail 18 Nov 2023 52,637 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Reg plate holder loose

Pass 1 Jul 2022 52,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 52,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 52,245 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working rear light does not illuminate when front brake is applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre is unsuitable rear fitment tyre, fitted to the front (5.2.3 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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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VF51 AGO is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VF51 AGO, 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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VF51 AGO is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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