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W974 BCE

2000 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,309 mi
Last recorded23,309 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV160020,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW974 BCE
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2025 23,309 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced LHR indicator dim in operation, but working at time of test. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2013 23,145 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 20,395 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 20,112 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 17,703 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 16,842 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 13,097 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 11,804 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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W974 BCE is a 2000 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W974 BCE, 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 W974 BCE registered?

W974 BCE is a 2000 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W974 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W974 BCE shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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