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Y299 GKG

2001 Yamaha XV1600

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,130 mi
Last recorded16,130 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV160017,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY299 GKG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 16,130 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 14,385 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 14,228 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 13,572 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 12,899 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 12,627 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 11,919 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 11,869 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 11,702 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 11,642 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 11,624 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 11,624 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 11,549 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 11,388 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 11,350 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 11,329 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 10,768 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 10,768 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 May 2009 10,180 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 8,699 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 7,890 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 5,573 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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Y299 GKG is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XV1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 17,944 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 Y299 GKG, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XV1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y299 GKG is a 2001 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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