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WV52 FZD

2003 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,651 mi
Last recorded11,651 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV160017,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 FZD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 11,651 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 9,454 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 8,777 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 8,724 miles

Rear Brake fluid dirty

Fail 3 Oct 2022 8,724 miles

Rear Brake fluid dirty

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 8,702 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 8,702 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2016 8,582 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 8,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 8,141 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 7,685 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 7,393 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 7,022 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 6,789 miles

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

front tyre has surface cracks in tread but not though to cords

Pass 23 Jun 2009 6,412 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 6,412 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 1 May 2008 6,088 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 5,608 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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WV52 FZD 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 83.3%.

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 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 WV52 FZD, 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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WV52 FZD is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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