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VU52 XCH

2002 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,056 mi
Last recorded17,056 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV160017,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 XCH
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 17,056 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 17,056 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 15,278 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 12,872 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 10,491 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 9,729 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 7,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 7,397 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 7,371 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 7,371 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 7,248 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 7,042 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 6,801 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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VU52 XCH is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VU52 XCH, 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 VU52 XCH registered?

VU52 XCH is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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The MOT history for VU52 XCH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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