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V3 MCU

2000 Yamaha XV1600

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,714 mi
Last recorded29,714 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV160020,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 MCU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2025 29,714 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 25,520 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 21,717 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 18,507 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 16,735 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 16,570 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 15,818 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 13,341 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 13,318 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 13,295 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 13,186 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 13,078 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 12,874 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 11,799 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 11,617 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 11,427 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 11,272 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 11,188 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 10,943 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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V3 MCU is a 2000 Yamaha XV1600 in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V3 MCU, 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 V3 MCU registered?

V3 MCU is a 2000 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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