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T931 KBV

1999 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV160020,986 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT931 KBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022
Fail 25 Aug 2022

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2021
Pass 1 Sep 2020

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019

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

Pass 14 May 2018
Pass 18 May 2017
Pass 24 Jun 2016 56,001 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014

odometer not working at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2012
Pass 6 May 2011 37,964 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 35,472 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 32,320 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 7 May 2009 32,320 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 24 May 2007 29,945 miles

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

front tyre badly out of shape

Fail 23 May 2007 29,837 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

front tyre badly out of shape

Pass 26 May 2006 24,990 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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T931 KBV is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 T931 KBV, 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 T931 KBV registered?

T931 KBV is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 26 April 1999.

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