CarVerify

Free Car Check

GK52 XYB

2003 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,148 mi
Last recorded34,148 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV160017,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 XYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 34,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 33,167 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 32,057 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 30,866 miles

Exhaust noisy

Pass 20 Feb 2021 28,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 26,482 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 23,174 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 20,258 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 15,177 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 11,900 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 6,746 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 6,492 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 6,367 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 6,131 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 5,876 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 5,422 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 4,934 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 4,465 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 4,274 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 3,786 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
Full Yamaha XV1600 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GK52 XYB is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK52 XYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GK52 XYB?

You can check the full history of GK52 XYB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GK52 XYB registered?

GK52 XYB is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 11 January 2003.

Is GK52 XYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK52 XYB shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK52 XYB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GK52 XYB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.