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RK51 EPZ

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

38,688 mi
Last recorded38,688 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 EPZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 38,688 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 38,687 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 38,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 38,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 38,476 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 38,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 38,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 37,414 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 36,865 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 35,914 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 34,927 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 33,671 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 31,927 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 29,733 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 27,821 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 25,798 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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RK51 EPZ is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RK51 EPZ, 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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RK51 EPZ is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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