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W785 LEC

2000 Yamaha XV1600

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

40,137 mi
Last recorded40,137 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV160020,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW785 LEC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 40,137 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 39,452 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 38,325 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 38,304 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 38,130 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 37,787 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 37,428 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 37,141 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 36,538 miles

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

headlight mask fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2015 35,907 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 35,290 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 34,068 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 32,604 miles

Headlamp dipswitch worn

Headlamp image taped

Pass 30 Sep 2011 31,497 miles

Headlamp image taped

Fail 17 Sep 2011 31,485 miles

Centre Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 30,250 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 28,734 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,651 miles

headlamp image taped

Pass 15 Sep 2007 24,970 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 22,491 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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W785 LEC is a 2000 Yamaha XV1600 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 W785 LEC, 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 W785 LEC registered?

W785 LEC is a 2000 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 29 August 2000.

Is W785 LEC safe to buy?

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