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J71 HOP

1999 Yamaha XV1600

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

14,728 mi
Last recorded14,728 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV160020,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ71 HOP
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 14,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 13,724 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 13,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 12,728 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 11,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 11,194 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 11,194 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 9,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 7,890 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 6,314 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 6,298 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 6,244 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 6,132 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 5,679 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 5,347 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 4,918 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 4,686 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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J71 HOP is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600 in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 J71 HOP, 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 J71 HOP registered?

J71 HOP is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 24 April 1999.

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The MOT history for J71 HOP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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