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Y233 GDW

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY233 GDW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026
Fail 29 Aug 2025

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024
Fail 22 May 2024 22,317 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2023 21,701 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 20,982 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 19,966 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 19,954 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 19,918 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 18,809 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 18,809 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 18,434 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 17,452 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 17,440 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Rear Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 17,429 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 16,409 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 15,579 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 14,150 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 11,554 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 9,369 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 8,464 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 7,948 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 7,643 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 7,537 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 7,537 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 7,244 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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Y233 GDW is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y233 GDW, 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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Y233 GDW is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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