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Y741 VNO

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

40,612 mi
Last recorded40,612 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY741 VNO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 40,612 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 40,203 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 40,203 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 39,852 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 39,705 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 38,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 37,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 34,299 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 28,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 25,839 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 25,339 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 24,595 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 24,011 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 23,648 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2012 23,399 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 23,128 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,827 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,365 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 21,914 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 20,998 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 18,871 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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Y741 VNO is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y741 VNO, 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 Y741 VNO registered?

Y741 VNO is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 23 August 2001.

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