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T188 LBO

1999 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,203 mi
Last recorded62,203 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV160020,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT188 LBO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 62,203 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 61,381 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 61,177 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 61,177 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 60,022 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 59,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 58,137 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 58,137 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2017 55,501 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 55,499 miles

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)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 52,601 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 49,386 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 45,106 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,017 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 34,483 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,879 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 22,585 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 15,103 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 4,488 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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T188 LBO is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T188 LBO, 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 T188 LBO registered?

T188 LBO is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T188 LBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T188 LBO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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