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V379 GAW

1999 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

30,359 mi
Last recorded30,359 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV160020,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV379 GAW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 30,359 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 29,387 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 27,010 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 27,010 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 24,785 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 23,240 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension linkage slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 20,386 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath of motorcycle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 18,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 18,212 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 12,426 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 7,423 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 7,098 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 4,175 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 1,193 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 4,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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V379 GAW is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 V379 GAW, 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 V379 GAW registered?

V379 GAW is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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