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T29 FTM

1999 Yamaha XV1600

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,662 mi
Last recorded29,662 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV160020,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT29 FTM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 29,662 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel corroded but not to excess All (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 29,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded All (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 29,450 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 29,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2015 28,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 27,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 27,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 27,725 miles

Rear 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 19 Jul 2012 27,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,409 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 25,549 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 23,884 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 23,883 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,340 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 16,330 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 10,890 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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T29 FTM is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T29 FTM, 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 T29 FTM registered?

T29 FTM is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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