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Y56 XRY

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6 mi
Last recorded6 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 XRY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 6 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 875 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 693 miles

no number plate light

Pass 25 May 2010 104 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate light missing

Pass 5 Dec 2009 116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear tyre walls perished

slight play in drivers seat

Fail 28 Nov 2009 104 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear tyre walls perished

slight play in drivers seat

Fail 8 Nov 2008 9 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 9 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2008

rear tyre sidewall perishing .

Pass 14 Sep 2006

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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Y56 XRY is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y56 XRY, 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 Y56 XRY registered?

Y56 XRY is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 19 May 2001.

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