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LJ51 ZBD

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,185 mi
Last recorded47,185 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 ZBD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 47,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 46,645 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 43,148 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 43,123 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 41,425 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 41,307 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 41,154 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 40,818 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 38,635 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 38,066 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 36,106 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 32,157 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 32,157 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 30,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 29,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 28,451 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 25,957 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 23,243 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 20,735 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 16,750 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 12,194 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 8,505 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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LJ51 ZBD is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LJ51 ZBD, 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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LJ51 ZBD is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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