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Y98 ABL

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,517 mi
Last recorded31,517 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 ABL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 31,517 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 31,503 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 31,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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 20 Jun 2019 31,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 May 2018 29,474 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))

Pass 26 May 2017 28,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 27,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 26,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 23,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 22,590 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 20,382 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 18,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Aug 2011 18,579 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 16,755 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 13,063 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 11,801 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 9,896 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 9,361 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 8,237 miles

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

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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Y98 ABL is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y98 ABL, 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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Y98 ABL is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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