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G44 VYM

1999 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,261 mi
Last recorded32,261 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV160020,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG44 VYM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 32,261 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 32,261 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 31,807 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 31,356 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 30,992 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 30,596 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 30,096 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 29,674 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 29,674 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 29,531 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 29,274 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 28,735 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 28,109 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 28,107 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 26,886 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 23,558 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 21,989 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 21,986 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2008 20,437 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear tyre small cracks not down to core

Pass 12 Oct 2007 19,368 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 16,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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G44 VYM is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XV1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 20,986 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 G44 VYM, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha XV1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G44 VYM registered?

G44 VYM is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 4 September 1999.

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