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T308 ARE

1999 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,398 mi
Last recorded40,398 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV160020,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT308 ARE
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 40,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 38,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 36,383 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 34,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 34,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 33,515 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 31,945 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 29,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 29,343 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 25,497 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 21,343 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 19,731 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 19,731 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 18,627 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 18,194 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Sep 2012 16,561 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 16,335 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 13,866 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 12,893 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 11,650 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 10,141 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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T308 ARE is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 T308 ARE, 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 T308 ARE registered?

T308 ARE is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is T308 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T308 ARE shows 21 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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