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Y93 KAW

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

30,541 mi
Last recorded30,541 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY93 KAW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 30,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 29,203 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 28,874 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively Needs attention, any worse and could cause problems (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 27,871 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 22,418 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 20,494 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 18,888 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 18,602 miles

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

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 25 Jul 2017 18,064 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 18,045 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 17,216 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 17,181 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 17,027 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 16,865 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 16,679 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 16,448 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 16,314 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 16,064 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2008 15,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 15,561 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 14,905 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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Y93 KAW 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 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 Y93 KAW, 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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Y93 KAW is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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