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T596 FUD

1999 Yamaha XV1600

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

3,464 mi
Last recorded3,464 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV160020,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT596 FUD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 3,464 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 2,857 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 2,599 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 1,907 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 1,418 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 13,974 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 11,670 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 11,670 miles

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 7,968 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 7,964 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 7,599 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 7,377 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 6,913 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 6,913 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 4,478 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2013 4,460 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2012 4,434 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2011 4,207 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2010 3,431 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2009 2,621 miles

rear number plate reduced in size

Pass 20 Jul 2008 1,613 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2007 1,477 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 1,408 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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T596 FUD is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600 in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T596 FUD, 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 T596 FUD registered?

T596 FUD is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 24 July 1999.

Is T596 FUD safe to buy?

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