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T908 GUD

1999 Yamaha XV1600

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,192 mi
Last recorded28,192 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV160020,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT908 GUD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 28,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 May 2025 28,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect colour (0.1 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 27,499 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 27,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 27,465 miles

Exhaust noisy

Fail 30 Jun 2018 27,465 miles

Exhaust noisy

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 27,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 27,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 26,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 26,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 25,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 25,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 23,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 22,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 21,909 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 20,357 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 18,261 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 16,344 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 14,293 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 14,293 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 12,525 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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T908 GUD is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T908 GUD, 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 T908 GUD registered?

T908 GUD is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 2 August 1999.

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