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FB52 ELC

2003 Yamaha XV1600

Brown Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,236 mi
Last recorded8,236 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV160017,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 ELC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 8,236 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 8,231 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 6,830 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 6,543 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 6,543 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Also has cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2018 6,358 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 6,150 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 6,120 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 6,120 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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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FB52 ELC is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600 in Brown with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FB52 ELC, 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 FB52 ELC registered?

FB52 ELC is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for FB52 ELC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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