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Y253 XBV

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 XBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 3 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 41,391 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 41,382 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 41,221 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 41,221 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 41,210 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 41,210 miles

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 40,869 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 40,657 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 40,655 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Mar 2015 39,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 39,691 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 35,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 35,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 30,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 30,104 miles

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)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 29,489 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 27,970 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,160 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,793 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2007 22,216 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 19,795 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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Y253 XBV is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y253 XBV, 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 Y253 XBV registered?

Y253 XBV is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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