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W856 DYG

2000 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,471 mi
Last recorded60,471 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV160020,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW856 DYG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 60,471 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 59,958 miles

2 front engine mounting bracket bolts missing but engine is secure

Fail 5 Mar 2024 59,958 miles

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

2 front engine mounting bracket bolts missing but engine is secure

Pass 16 Mar 2023 52,067 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 52,067 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2022 41,567 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 41,567 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 32,382 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 32,382 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 24,199 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 24,199 miles

Rear Brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 13,259 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 13,085 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 13,053 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 12,887 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 12,441 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 11,309 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 10,588 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 9,468 miles

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

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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W856 DYG is a 2000 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W856 DYG, 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 W856 DYG registered?

W856 DYG is a 2000 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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