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H4 TVW

1999 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,443 mi
Last recorded42,443 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV160020,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 TVW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 42,443 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 42,174 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 42,088 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 41,447 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 40,970 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 40,757 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 1 May 2019 40,757 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 40,144 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 38,647 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 37,802 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 35,796 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 33,490 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 29,553 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 24,621 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 22,072 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 15,672 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 15,672 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 9,729 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 4,689 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 23,711 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 23,711 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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H4 TVW is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H4 TVW, 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 H4 TVW registered?

H4 TVW is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is H4 TVW safe to buy?

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