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T16 YAM

1999 Yamaha XV1600

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,110 mi
Last recorded16,110 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV160020,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026 16,110 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 15,920 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 14,465 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 14,419 miles

Front TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING

Pass 9 Jul 2022 14,376 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 14,350 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 14,274 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 14,077 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 13,826 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 12,831 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 12,748 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 12,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 11,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 11,153 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 10,999 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 10,400 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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T16 YAM is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T16 YAM, 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 T16 YAM registered?

T16 YAM is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T16 YAM shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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