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V2 XVA

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,215 mi
Last recorded76,215 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 XVA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 76,215 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 76,215 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush foremost bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 76,201 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush foremost bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 74,623 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 73,266 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 71,537 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 67,191 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 62,183 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 59,451 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 57,183 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 54,838 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 53,905 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 52,076 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 50,364 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 47,436 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 44,158 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,387 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 39,504 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 35,891 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 34,260 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 30,084 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 23,250 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 23,250 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 17,778 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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V2 XVA is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V2 XVA, 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 V2 XVA registered?

V2 XVA is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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