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CU03 LBG

2003 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,050 mi
Last recorded42,050 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV160017,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 LBG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 42,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 42,044 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 39,834 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 39,834 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 38,356 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swingarm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 38,343 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 38,214 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 37,340 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 37,340 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 37,321 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 37,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 35,410 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 33,403 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 32,200 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 31,029 miles

front brake pads squele plates disloged

Pass 21 Jul 2015 29,554 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 27,606 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 25,812 miles

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 24,354 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 24,354 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 22,484 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 20,254 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 20,254 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 17,371 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 15,203 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 12,730 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 9,173 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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CU03 LBG is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CU03 LBG, 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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CU03 LBG is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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