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T231 SDX

1999 Yamaha XV1600

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,638 mi
Last recorded19,638 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV160020,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT231 SDX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 19,638 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 18,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 18,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 16,870 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 16,494 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 15,797 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 14,943 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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T231 SDX is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600 in Maroon with a 1,600cc 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 T231 SDX, 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 T231 SDX registered?

T231 SDX is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T231 SDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T231 SDX 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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