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Y848 HWE

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,419 mi
Last recorded31,419 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 HWE
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 31,419 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 30,606 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 29,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 29,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 28,998 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 28,442 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 28,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 28,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2014 28,220 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

front brake noisey in operation

Pass 28 Jul 2012 27,736 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 25,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 22,589 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 22,589 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 17,239 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 12,864 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 12,581 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 11,734 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 10,630 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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Y848 HWE is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y848 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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Y848 HWE is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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