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Y489 CFX

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,967 mi
Last recorded50,967 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 CFX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 50,967 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 50,846 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 49,061 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 49,061 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2022 48,002 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 46,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 46,975 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 46,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,370 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 45,915 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 45,915 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 36,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 30,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 26,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 24,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 21,558 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 21,558 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)

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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Y489 CFX is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y489 CFX, 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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Y489 CFX is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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