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T862 VVW

1999 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

45,067 mi
Last recorded45,067 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV160020,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT862 VVW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 45,067 miles

Exhaust noisy baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp slightly discoloured showing blue light (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 45,067 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp slightly discoloured showing blue light (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear rack slightly insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2024 39,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 37,308 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 36,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 36,751 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 35,617 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 29,895 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 29,384 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,216 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 28,553 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 28,176 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 28,176 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 27,749 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,493 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 27,493 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,390 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 26,381 miles

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

Front forks shrouded unable to inspect seals

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 23,906 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2009 23,906 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,519 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,337 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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T862 VVW 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 77.3%.

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 T862 VVW, 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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T862 VVW is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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