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CU03 KPL

2003 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,008 mi
Last recorded38,008 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV160017,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 KPL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 38,008 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 34,870 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 31,445 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 31,445 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 29,240 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 28,497 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 28,497 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 27,500 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 26,566 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 24,696 miles

aftermarket silencer fitting noise level ok

Pass 25 Aug 2017 23,540 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 23,088 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 23,088 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 22,196 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 22,196 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 21,331 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 21,298 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 17,880 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 17,528 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 12,298 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 9,363 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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 4 Jun 2010 9,363 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 16 Jun 2009 4,723 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 4,704 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 4,597 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 1,010 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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CU03 KPL is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CU03 KPL, 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 CU03 KPL registered?

CU03 KPL is a 2003 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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