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Y983 OFW

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,936 mi
Last recorded30,936 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 OFW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 30,936 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 30,766 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 30,626 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 30,459 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 30,413 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 30,327 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 30,322 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 30,231 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 28,546 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 28,238 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 28,071 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 26,617 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 26,361 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 24,750 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 23,617 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 22,684 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 21,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 18,111 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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Y983 OFW is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y983 OFW, 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 Y983 OFW registered?

Y983 OFW is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is Y983 OFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y983 OFW shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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