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S5 FUB

2000 Yamaha XV1600

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,253 mi
Last recorded34,253 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV160020,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 FUB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 34,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 34,246 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 32,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 30,835 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged right hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front tyre out of shape, slight perishing

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 30,835 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel hose leaking main hose from tap split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged right hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front tyre out of shape, slight perishing

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 30,758 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 30,613 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 30,418 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 30,418 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2016 30,125 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 29,347 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 28,258 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 25,968 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 23,364 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 21,677 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 20,642 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 18,962 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 16,128 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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S5 FUB is a 2000 Yamaha XV1600 in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XV1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 20,277 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 S5 FUB, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha XV1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S5 FUB registered?

S5 FUB is a 2000 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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