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AE16 YVJ

2016 Herald Motor Company Classic

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,064 mi
Last recorded11,064 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Herald Motor Company Classic3,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 YVJ
MakeHerald Motor Company
ModelClassic
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 11,064 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 9,876 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 8,496 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 8,455 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 6,416 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 3,879 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 3,829 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 10,364 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 7,868 miles

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

How Reliable is the Herald Motor Company Classic?

Based on 1,728 MOT tests across 315 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
437
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
315
On UK Roads
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AE16 YVJ is a 2016 Herald Motor Company Classic in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Herald Motor Company Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 3,686 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Herald Motor Company Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Herald Motor Company Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE16 YVJ registered?

AE16 YVJ is a 2016 Herald Motor Company Classic, first registered on 13 April 2016.

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The MOT history for AE16 YVJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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