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X197 VVW

2000 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,000 mi
Last recorded37,000 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV160020,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX197 VVW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2025 37,000 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 36,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 35,828 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 35,474 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 34,540 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 34,187 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 33,677 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,639 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,222 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 20,245 miles

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,988 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 23,586 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,210 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 12,849 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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X197 VVW is a 2000 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X197 VVW, 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 X197 VVW registered?

X197 VVW is a 2000 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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