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T271 TYA

1999 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,943 mi
Last recorded43,943 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV160020,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT271 TYA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 43,943 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 43,331 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 41,886 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 40,413 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 40,384 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 40,384 miles

Front Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,036 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 35,899 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 33,932 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 32,568 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 30,595 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 27,715 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,044 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 23,044 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 Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 21,137 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 19,922 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 16,721 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 16,057 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 16,030 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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T271 TYA 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 T271 TYA, 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 T271 TYA registered?

T271 TYA is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T271 TYA 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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