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Y866 LJM

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,294 mi
Last recorded33,294 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 LJM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 33,294 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 33,234 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 32,993 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 32,687 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 32,264 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 31,779 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 31,328 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 31,328 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 29,203 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 27,620 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 26,393 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 26,393 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 25,641 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,987 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 24,316 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 24,284 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 22,204 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 22,204 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,622 miles

R/O/S footrest slightly loose. No danger of it falling off.

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Sep 2008 15,337 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 10,665 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 9,701 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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Y866 LJM is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y866 LJM, 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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Y866 LJM is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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