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W59 VLD

2000 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

21,278 mi
Last recorded21,278 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV160020,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW59 VLD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 21,278 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 21,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 20,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 61,989 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 61,952 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 85,147 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 85,124 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 82,110 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 81,127 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 80,442 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 76,304 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 7,630 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)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 73,196 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 71,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 69,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 67,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 65,785 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 65,785 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 62,127 miles

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 62,127 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 58,582 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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W59 VLD is a 2000 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W59 VLD, 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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W59 VLD is a 2000 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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