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V73 DHC

1999 Yamaha XV1600

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,347 mi
Last recorded12,347 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV160020,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV73 DHC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2026 12,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drive belt/rear axle adjusters not the same on each side of the axle

Pass 7 Jun 2025 12,185 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 12,157 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 11,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 10,834 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 8,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 8,074 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 7,311 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 7,220 miles

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 2 May 2013 5,325 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 5,271 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 5,231 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 5,224 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 5,005 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 4,862 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 4,739 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 4,420 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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V73 DHC is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600 in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V73 DHC, 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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V73 DHC is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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