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Y266 YRY

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,915 mi
Last recorded13,915 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY266 YRY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2025 13,915 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 13,654 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 13,238 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 13,037 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 12,866 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 12,641 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 12,420 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 12,348 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 12,185 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 12,006 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 11,847 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Jul 2014 11,539 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2013 11,238 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 10,879 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 10,590 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 10,122 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 9,310 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 8,767 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 8,272 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 7,497 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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Y266 YRY is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y266 YRY, 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 Y266 YRY registered?

Y266 YRY is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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