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T866 ABY

1999 Yamaha XV1600

Bronze Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

28,309 mi
Last recorded28,309 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV160020,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT866 ABY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 28,309 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 27,267 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 25,965 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 25,891 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2017 25,377 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 25,184 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 24,994 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 24,642 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 24,403 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 23,247 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 20,223 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 16,770 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 15,475 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 14,293 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 12,773 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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T866 ABY is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600 in Bronze with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 T866 ABY, 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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T866 ABY is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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