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S223 SJC

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,708 mi
Last recorded43,708 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS223 SJC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 43,708 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 43,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 43,440 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 42,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 42,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 42,547 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 41,662 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 41,642 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 41,621 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 41,601 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,470 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 41,059 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 40,616 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 39,709 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 38,554 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 36,945 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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S223 SJC is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S223 SJC, 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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What year was S223 SJC registered?

S223 SJC is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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The MOT history for S223 SJC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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