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W242 PWS

2000 Yamaha XV1600

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,825 mi
Last recorded20,825 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV160020,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 PWS
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 20,825 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust noisy [at time of testing] (8.1.1 (a))

could not do a full visual brake inspection front and rear due to mud guards and covers fitted at time of testing

Pass 9 Mar 2024 20,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 20,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 20,629 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 20,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 20,451 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 20,386 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 19,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 18,179 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 18,158 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 16,710 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 16,710 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)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 14,873 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 14,239 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 13,993 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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W242 PWS is a 2000 Yamaha XV1600 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 W242 PWS, 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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W242 PWS is a 2000 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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