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T526 GFP

1999 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

34,385 mi
Last recorded34,385 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV160020,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT526 GFP
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 34,385 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 34,385 miles

Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 34,123 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 33,714 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 33,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 3,350 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 1,408 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 33,186 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 32,937 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 32,542 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 29 Aug 2013 31,965 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 30,108 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 27,647 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Apr 2010 26,097 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,896 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 25,764 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 25,573 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 24,248 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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T526 GFP is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T526 GFP, 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 T526 GFP registered?

T526 GFP is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 20 July 1999.

Is T526 GFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T526 GFP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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