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SN03 XHV

2003 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

21,366 mi
Last recorded21,366 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV160017,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 XHV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 21,366 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 21,366 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlamp insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 21,324 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 21,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 20,149 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 18,748 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 17,624 miles

oil filter corroded

rear no plate marked

Pass 22 Mar 2012 17,519 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 16,146 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 14,654 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 12,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 12,970 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 11,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 11,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 9,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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SN03 XHV is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SN03 XHV, 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 SN03 XHV registered?

SN03 XHV is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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