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K23 YAM

2000 Yamaha XV1600

Blue Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,448 mi
Last recorded12,448 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV160020,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 12,448 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 12,361 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 12,252 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 12,252 miles

Drive chain excessively tight SLACKEN OFF (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 11,515 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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K23 YAM is a 2000 Yamaha XV1600 in Blue with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XV1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 20,277 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 K23 YAM, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha XV1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K23 YAM registered?

K23 YAM is a 2000 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is K23 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K23 YAM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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