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Y434 RVS

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,560 mi
Last recorded40,560 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY434 RVS
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 40,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 40,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 40,312 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 40,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2022 39,751 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 37,657 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 35,821 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 35,248 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 34,588 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 33,761 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 31,932 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 29,613 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 25,029 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 2,225 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 18,567 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 12,977 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 5,967 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 5,079 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 464 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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Y434 RVS is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y434 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 Y434 RVS registered?

Y434 RVS is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y434 RVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y434 RVS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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