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VF51 AKJ

2001 Yamaha XV1600

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,890 mi
Last recorded15,890 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF51 AKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 May 2025 15,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 15,473 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 15,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 14,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 14,182 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play rear wheel bearing very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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VF51 AKJ is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 VF51 AKJ, 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 VF51 AKJ registered?

VF51 AKJ is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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