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T260 THK

1999 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,872 mi
Last recorded28,872 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV160020,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT260 THK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 28,872 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 28,863 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 28,759 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 28,717 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 28,628 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 28,576 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 28,093 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 28,075 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 27,838 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 27,393 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 26,941 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 25,337 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,131 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 20,668 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,668 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 16,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 16,290 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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T260 THK is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 T260 THK, 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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T260 THK is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 12 July 1999.

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