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RL03 VHY

2003 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,536 mi
Last recorded62,536 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV160017,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 VHY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 62,536 miles

headlight masked at time of test

Pass 19 May 2015 61,183 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 40,845 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 40,843 miles

Front 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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RL03 VHY is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 RL03 VHY, 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 RL03 VHY registered?

RL03 VHY is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RL03 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL03 VHY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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