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Y473 FFV

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Gold Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,927 mi
Last recorded15,927 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY473 FFV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 15,927 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 14,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 13,517 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 11,083 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 9,437 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 949 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 2,043 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 18,004 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 16,650 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 15,540 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 15,540 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012
Pass 28 Mar 2012
Pass 19 Mar 2011
Pass 4 Dec 2009 26,634 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 21,502 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 21,494 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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Y473 FFV is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in Gold with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y473 FFV, 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 Y473 FFV registered?

Y473 FFV is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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