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OU06 BWH

2006 Yamaha XV1600

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

7,626 mi
Last recorded7,626 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 BWH
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 7,626 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 7,173 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 5,771 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 5,767 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 5,412 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 5,049 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 17 May 2013 3,559 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 3,447 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 3,183 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 2,690 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 2,140 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 2,140 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

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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OU06 BWH is a 2006 Yamaha XV1600 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OU06 BWH, 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 20 years old, this Yamaha XV1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OU06 BWH is a 2006 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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