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S785 GUF

1999 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,306 mi
Last recorded20,306 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV160020,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS785 GUF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 20,306 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 20,181 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2022 18,935 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 18,666 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 18,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 17,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 15,669 miles

Rear 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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S785 GUF is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S785 GUF, 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 S785 GUF registered?

S785 GUF is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for S785 GUF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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