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V797 MJM

2003 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,235 mi
Last recorded34,235 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV160017,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV797 MJM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 34,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 34,214 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 31,271 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 30,493 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 30,299 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,105 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,269 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 29,462 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 28,692 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,253 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,809 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 24,045 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 24,020 miles

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)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 21,605 miles

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

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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V797 MJM is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V797 MJM, 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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V797 MJM is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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