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PO51 KBJ

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

21,612 mi
Last recorded21,612 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 KBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 21,612 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 21,389 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 20,498 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 19,791 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 19,653 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 18,907 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 18,110 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 17,391 miles

rear tyre border line

Pass 15 Mar 2018 16,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 14,561 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 14,560 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 14,560 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2015 13,434 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 12,147 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 11,679 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 11,134 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 10,043 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 8,602 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2008 7,493 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 7,055 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 6,593 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 5,813 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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PO51 KBJ is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 PO51 KBJ, 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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PO51 KBJ is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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