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Y256 NLL

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,097 mi
Last recorded57,097 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY256 NLL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 57,097 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 56,510 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 55,486 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 53,214 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 50,394 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 46,303 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,109 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,140 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 45,112 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 43,707 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 40,368 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 39,657 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2011 38,576 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 36,180 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 33,220 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 33,220 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2006 21,755 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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Y256 NLL is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y256 NLL, 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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Y256 NLL is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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