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MX03 HWS

2003 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,688 mi
Last recorded20,688 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV160017,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 HWS
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 20,688 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 20,214 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 19,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 19,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 19,447 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 19,192 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 18,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 18,021 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 15,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 12,419 miles

Headlight poor after market product light output marginal would strongly advise a good quality replacement light

Fail 19 Apr 2017 12,419 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute ALL (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty Incorrect operation of. Dipp beam/main beam (1.2.4)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 10,547 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 10,547 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 10,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 7,464 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 6,477 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 6,230 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 5,276 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 3,431 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 3,049 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 2,909 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 2,909 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 2,714 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 2,580 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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MX03 HWS is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MX03 HWS, 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 MX03 HWS registered?

MX03 HWS is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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