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V262 MAU

2000 Yamaha XV1600

Red Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,898 mi
Last recorded33,898 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV160020,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV262 MAU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 33,898 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 33,775 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 33,447 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 33,423 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2021 32,748 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 30,733 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 30,706 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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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V262 MAU is a 2000 Yamaha XV1600 in Red with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V262 MAU, 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 V262 MAU registered?

V262 MAU is a 2000 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V262 MAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V262 MAU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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