Yamaha Xv1600 (2002)
2002 Yamaha Xv1600
CarHunch analysed 136 real MOT records for the 2002 Yamaha Xv1600. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2002 Yamaha XV1600 passes its MOT on the first attempt 89.6% of the time, well above the UK average of 80%, and only 15.4% of bikes have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a reassuring sign of structural soundness. This is a genuinely reliable cruiser that holds up to inspection better than most.
At nearly 19,000 miles on average, these bikes are well-used but not run into the ground for their age, suggesting owners tend to maintain them reasonably. Expect around 1.5 failures and 6.4 advisories per MOT cycle, which is moderate wear rather than neglect—when shopping, prioritise service history over mileage and get any outstanding advisories addressed before purchase.
What to check before buying a 2002 Yamaha Xv1600
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Yamaha Xv1600 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2002 Yamaha Xv1600 vehicles fall between 11,122 and 23,827 miles.
2002 Yamaha Xv1600 — Still on the Road
65 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2002 Yamaha Xv1600
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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114.6%
Exhaust noisy
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93.1%
Exhaust noisy
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47.8%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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35.5%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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16.4%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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15.2%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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13.1%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.
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