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Y542 GEU

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

10,551 mi
Last recorded10,551 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 GEU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 10,551 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 10,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 17 May 2025 10,541 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 10,525 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 10,524 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear tyre cracking on side walls, date stamp 2011 front tyre date stamp 2007

Pass 7 May 2020 10,493 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded some spokes slight corrosion (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 10,479 miles

Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Sep 2016 10,415 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 10,360 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 10,340 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 10,229 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 10,058 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 9,603 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 8,799 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 7,980 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 5,639 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 4,911 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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Y542 GEU is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y542 GEU, 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 Y542 GEU registered?

Y542 GEU is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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