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Y247 RVS

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,153 mi
Last recorded53,153 miles
Recorded on3 May 2008
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY247 RVS
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 May 2008 53,153 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 May 2008 53,153 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 48,417 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 May 2006 43,408 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 43,408 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 43,103 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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Y247 RVS is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y247 RVS, 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 Y247 RVS registered?

Y247 RVS is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y247 RVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y247 RVS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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