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X94 SOJ

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,632 mi
Last recorded49,632 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX94 SOJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 49,632 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 49,136 miles

Front Tyre sidewall perished

Fail 24 May 2024 49,132 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Rear Indicator interfares with Rear numberplate light

Rear Tyre underinflated

Rear Tyre underinflated

Pass 2 Aug 2022 48,778 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 48,107 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 46,609 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 46,366 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 45,132 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 42,648 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,364 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 37,018 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 28,423 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 28,388 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Mar 2012 18,463 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 3,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 1,046 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 1,046 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 1,028 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 1,009 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 791 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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X94 SOJ is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 X94 SOJ, 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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What year was X94 SOJ registered?

X94 SOJ is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 13 February 2001.

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