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BU53 DFA

2003 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,624 mi
Last recorded28,624 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV160017,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 DFA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 28,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 28,624 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 27,702 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 27,702 miles

Central Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 26,233 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 26,229 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking (front ferral at master cylinder) (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2017 26,042 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 23,590 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 21,487 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 18,013 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 17,350 miles

front brake sticking slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2007 14,925 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 11,612 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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BU53 DFA is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BU53 DFA, 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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BU53 DFA is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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