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PO51 KBV

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,072 mi
Last recorded48,072 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 KBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 48,072 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 47,736 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 34,780 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 30,145 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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 KBV is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 PO51 KBV, 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 KBV is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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