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W168 RSC

2000 Yamaha XV1600

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

28,013 mi
Last recorded28,013 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV160020,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 RSC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 28,013 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 27,565 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 27,029 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 26,169 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND REAR UNEVEN WEAR CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS FRONT AND REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 25,957 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 25,957 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 25,583 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 25,397 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 25,099 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 25,046 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 24,823 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 23,909 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 23,191 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 22,376 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 19,763 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 18,885 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 16,723 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 15,583 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 12,787 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 11,278 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 8,756 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 8,732 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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W168 RSC is a 2000 Yamaha XV1600 in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 W168 RSC, 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 W168 RSC registered?

W168 RSC is a 2000 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 4 July 2000.

Is W168 RSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W168 RSC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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