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Y818 HWE

2001 Yamaha XV1600

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

18,953 mi
Last recorded18,953 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY818 HWE
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 18,953 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 18,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 18,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 18,276 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 18,019 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 17,413 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 16,230 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 15,214 miles

exhaust system noisy (not excessive

Fail 9 Jul 2018 15,214 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

exhaust system noisy (not excessive

Pass 25 May 2016 14,830 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear inner brake pad appears quite worn but unable to assess properly

Fail 11 May 2016 14,682 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear inner brake pad appears quite worn but unable to assess properly

Pass 15 May 2015 14,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate small but readable

Pass 12 Aug 2013 13,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear registration plate quite small but still visable from a reasonable distance

Pass 19 Jul 2012 11,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear registration plate quite small but still visable from a reasonable distance

Pass 8 Apr 2011 9,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 7,843 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 6,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre getting low in places

Pass 14 May 2008 6,476 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 6,076 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 4,664 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 4,510 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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Y818 HWE is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y818 HWE, 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 Y818 HWE registered?

Y818 HWE is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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