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T853 RHC

1999 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

23,201 mi
Last recorded23,201 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV160020,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT853 RHC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 23,201 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 22,611 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 21,894 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 21,894 miles

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

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 20,197 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 18,049 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 17,993 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 17,866 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 17,092 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 16,778 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 15,763 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 14,844 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 13,832 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 12,827 miles

rear brake slightly sticking

Pass 27 Feb 2013 12,616 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 12,567 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 12,143 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 11,746 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 11,557 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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T853 RHC is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 T853 RHC, 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 T853 RHC registered?

T853 RHC is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 2 August 1999.

Is T853 RHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T853 RHC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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