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PO53 VXV

2003 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,190 mi
Last recorded15,190 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV160017,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 VXV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2025 15,190 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also old (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 14,804 miles

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

front tyre starting to split

Pass 7 Feb 2015 14,548 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 14,493 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 14,304 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 14,074 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 13,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 12,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,003 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 10,900 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 7,406 miles

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

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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PO53 VXV 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 100%.

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 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 PO53 VXV, 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 PO53 VXV registered?

PO53 VXV is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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