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DF02 GRX

2002 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

36,207 mi
Last recorded36,207 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV160017,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 GRX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 36,207 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 34,870 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 33,191 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 30,760 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 30,325 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 27,602 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 27,599 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 26,480 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 24,728 miles

No front mudguard fitted at time of test

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 24,728 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

No front mudguard fitted at time of test

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 24,040 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 23,220 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 19,989 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 19,989 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 19,489 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 19,485 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 17,404 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 16,616 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 16,616 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 13,719 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 13,719 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 11,233 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 11,231 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 6,283 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 3,889 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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DF02 GRX is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DF02 GRX, 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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DF02 GRX is a 2002 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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