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V404 KOH

1999 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,470 mi
Last recorded2,470 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV160020,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV404 KOH
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 2,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 2,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached Bars were slightly loose. Tightened now. (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 512 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 455 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2020 16 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 5 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 529 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 406 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 400 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 387 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 Aug 2011

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 33,792 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 24,646 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 24,377 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 24,268 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 2,344 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006

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

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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V404 KOH is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600 in Black 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 V404 KOH, 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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V404 KOH is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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