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Y497 NLO

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

23,032 mi
Last recorded23,032 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 NLO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 23,032 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 22,996 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 22,729 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 22,395 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 22,009 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 21,933 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 21,503 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 21,247 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 20,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 20,531 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 20,531 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2015 20,321 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 20,315 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)

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

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 19,603 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 19,571 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 15,464 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 15,437 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 9,487 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 7,883 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 4,813 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 4,773 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 4,275 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 4,275 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 3,888 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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Y497 NLO is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y497 NLO, 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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Y497 NLO is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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