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N18 AME

2003 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,319 mi
Last recorded12,319 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV160017,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 AME
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 12,319 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 11,757 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 10 kgf deflection (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. slight adjustment to right required (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. slight adjustment to right required (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 11,736 miles

Drive belt worn to excess split in nearside of belt (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 10 kgf deflection (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. slight adjustment to right required (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 11,253 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 11,053 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 11,053 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 10,619 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 10,173 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 8,877 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 6,715 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 5,028 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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N18 AME is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N18 AME, 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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N18 AME is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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