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Y526 WFC

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,853 mi
Last recorded7,853 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY526 WFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 7,853 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 7,839 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 7,819 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 7,819 miles

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

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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Y526 WFC is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y526 WFC, 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 Y526 WFC registered?

Y526 WFC is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y526 WFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y526 WFC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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