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T597 FUD

1999 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

15,976 mi
Last recorded15,976 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV160020,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT597 FUD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 15,976 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 13,864 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 13,389 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 12,901 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 12,901 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 12,592 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 12,444 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 12,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 11,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 11,029 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 11,029 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 10,144 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 8,923 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 8,923 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2008 6,545 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 6,229 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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T597 FUD is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T597 FUD, 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 T597 FUD registered?

T597 FUD is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 6 August 1999.

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