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T457 KGV

1999 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,486 mi
Last recorded38,486 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV160020,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT457 KGV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 38,486 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 37,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 34,909 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 33,643 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 25,014 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 22,229 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 21,630 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 20,976 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 20,463 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 18,233 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 17,623 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 17,333 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 16,909 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 16,365 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 16,365 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 14,973 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 14,973 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 13,727 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 13,419 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 13,419 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 13,146 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 12,238 miles

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

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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T457 KGV is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 T457 KGV, 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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T457 KGV is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 9 July 1999.

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