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YE52 RNX

2003 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

34,109 mi
Last recorded34,109 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV160017,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 RNX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 34,109 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 33,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 33,212 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy pipes corroded also (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 31,597 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 31,570 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 31,134 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 30,152 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 30,151 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2015 27,854 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 27,854 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 23,102 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 19,467 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 19,119 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 18,549 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 18,387 miles

Advise front engine mounting has bolts missing

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 17,684 miles

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 25 Mar 2008 16,555 miles

Both tyres tread worn

Fail 25 Mar 2008 16,555 miles

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

Both tyres tread worn

Pass 26 Sep 2006 14,487 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 11,066 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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YE52 RNX is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XV1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 17,334 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 YE52 RNX, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha XV1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YE52 RNX registered?

YE52 RNX is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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