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X529 VRL

2000 Yamaha XV1600

Gold Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

3,328 mi
Last recorded3,328 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV160020,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX529 VRL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 3,328 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 2,201 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 2,200 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 346 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023

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))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2021
Pass 8 Jul 2019
Pass 10 May 2017
Fail 3 Apr 2017

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2017

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 28,322 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 28,322 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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X529 VRL is a 2000 Yamaha XV1600 in Gold with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 X529 VRL, 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 X529 VRL registered?

X529 VRL is a 2000 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X529 VRL safe to buy?

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