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X159 YWL

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Multi-colour Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,610 mi
Last recorded26,610 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX159 YWL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 26,610 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 26,604 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 26,604 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2023 26,594 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 25,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 25,889 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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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X159 YWL is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in Multi-colour with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XV1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 17,944 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 X159 YWL, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XV1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X159 YWL is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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