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YD02 VZR

2002 Yamaha XV1600

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

5,887 mi
Last recorded5,887 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV160017,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 VZR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 5,887 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 5,533 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 5,400 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 5,371 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively drive belt showing signs of wear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 4,845 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 4,640 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 4,640 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 4,493 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 4,493 miles

Central Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 4,487 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 4,487 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 4,400 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 4,400 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 4,199 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 3,623 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 3,136 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 2,650 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 2,650 miles

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 2,034 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 1,416 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 1,324 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 1,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 1,130 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 951 miles

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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YD02 VZR is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YD02 VZR, 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 YD02 VZR registered?

YD02 VZR is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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