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DX51 WEP

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

17,698 mi
Last recorded17,698 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 WEP
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 17,698 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 17,211 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 15,519 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 15,519 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 14,644 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 14,165 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 14,165 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear mudguard loose

Pass 12 Jun 2020 13,255 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 12,395 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 12,389 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 11,983 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 11,979 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 11,625 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 11,620 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 10,794 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 9,386 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 8,179 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 7,152 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 6,048 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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DX51 WEP is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XV1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 17,944 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 DX51 WEP, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XV1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX51 WEP registered?

DX51 WEP is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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