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YN51 NFK

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,244 mi
Last recorded14,244 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 NFK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 14,244 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 14,246 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 13,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2024 12,803 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 12,114 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 11,223 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 10,899 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 10,189 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 9,127 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 7,601 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 6,869 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 5,949 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 5,867 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 5,867 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 5,714 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 5,570 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 5,445 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 5,191 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 4,857 miles

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

backrest bolts loose on n/s lower fixing

Pass 26 May 2006 4,458 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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YN51 NFK is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YN51 NFK, 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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YN51 NFK is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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