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WA53 KYC

2003 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,352 mi
Last recorded20,352 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV160017,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 KYC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2025 20,352 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 19,742 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 18,226 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 17,900 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 17,393 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 16,643 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 16,226 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 15,624 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 15,254 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 13,998 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 13,258 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 11,151 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 10,889 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 9,668 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 6,884 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 5,549 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 3,276 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 3,087 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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WA53 KYC is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XV1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 17,334 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 WA53 KYC, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha XV1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA53 KYC registered?

WA53 KYC is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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