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YP02 KWL

2002 Yamaha XV1600

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,423 mi
Last recorded54,423 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV160017,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 KWL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 54,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 54,421 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 53,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 52,415 miles

rear tyre damadged

Pass 25 Sep 2019 51,402 miles

rear tyre has sidewall damadge

Fail 10 Sep 2019 51,401 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

rear tyre has sidewall damadge

Pass 27 Aug 2018 50,901 miles

rear tyre has slight sidewall damadge

Pass 13 Jul 2017 49,383 miles

rear tyre has slight sidewall damadge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 48,123 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 48,122 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2015 46,655 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 44,764 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 40,119 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,448 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 35,077 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 30,102 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 23,543 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 19,572 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 12,198 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 3,412 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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YP02 KWL is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600 in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YP02 KWL, 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 YP02 KWL registered?

YP02 KWL is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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