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Y665 RVS

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

32,511 mi
Last recorded32,511 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY665 RVS
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 32,511 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 32,511 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 28,370 miles

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Brake fluid level close to lower level

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 22,706 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 22,384 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 21,214 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 20,800 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 20,788 miles

Brake grabbing severely offside brake lever can not be applied gradually (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front brake application notchy

Pass 1 Jul 2016 20,427 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 19,659 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 18,883 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 17,360 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 15,235 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 13,032 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 12,383 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2007 10,304 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 7,912 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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Y665 RVS 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 Y665 RVS, 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 Y665 RVS registered?

Y665 RVS is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 2 June 2001.

Is Y665 RVS safe to buy?

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