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AU16 VYF

2016 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,880 mi
Last recorded31,880 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf10,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 VYF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 31,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2025

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected brake lever goes hard and then soft (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable slightly bent (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 29,977 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2024 29,977 miles

All direction indicators not working all indicators not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 26,610 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 19,078 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 19,078 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 9,299 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?

Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,457
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
11,091
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,185
reflector on motorcycle missing 978
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 951
Drive chain excessively loose 768
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AU16 VYF is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2016 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 10,591 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 Yzf fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU16 VYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 10 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU16 VYF registered?

AU16 VYF is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 27 April 2016.

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