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T344 GJF

1999 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,180 mi
Last recorded66,180 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV160020,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT344 GJF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 66,180 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 65,465 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 63,749 miles

parking brake minimum requiremant 16%

unable to adjust head light .now tapped over presenter informs will only drive in day light hours till repaired

Fail 1 Sep 2017 63,749 miles

parking brake minimum requiremant 16%

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to adjust head light .now tapped over presenter informs will only drive in day light hours till repaired

Pass 16 Aug 2016 58,734 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 58,734 miles

Stop lamp not working from second control (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 57,234 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 57,194 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (9.3.1f)

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 54,878 miles

front tyre low

h/brake down a bit

Pass 6 Jul 2012 51,793 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,000 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 45,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010
Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,865 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 29,885 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 24,270 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 18,402 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 12,322 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 12,322 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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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T344 GJF 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 73.7%.

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 T344 GJF, 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 T344 GJF registered?

T344 GJF is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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