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VU52 XLN

2003 Yamaha XV1600

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,655 mi
Last recorded22,655 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV160017,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 XLN
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 22,655 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 22,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 21,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 21,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 21,559 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 21,146 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 20,528 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 20,165 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 18,544 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 18,544 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 17,115 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 17,115 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 15,387 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 14,985 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 14,537 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 14,537 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2007 12,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 9,122 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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VU52 XLN is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VU52 XLN, 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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What year was VU52 XLN registered?

VU52 XLN is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 23 February 2003.

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