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BL03 KJA

2003 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

15,474 mi
Last recorded15,474 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV160017,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 KJA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 15,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 15,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 14,819 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 14,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 14,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible plate holder obscures part of the inscription (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 13,306 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 13,080 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 12,941 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 12,931 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 12,797 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 12,790 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 12,755 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 12,641 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 12,391 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 12,023 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 11,336 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 9,970 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 9,904 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 8,420 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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BL03 KJA is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XV1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 17,334 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 BL03 KJA, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha XV1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BL03 KJA registered?

BL03 KJA is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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