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AU16 VYM

2016 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

34,939 mi
Last recorded34,939 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf10,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 VYM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 34,939 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 34,927 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested insecure. (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 30,334 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 30,334 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 295,450 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 29,450 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 28,036 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 24,331 miles

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front sprocket cover missing

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Slightly slow going out (4.3.2 (a) (i))

swinging arm just chaff silencer bolt

Fail 24 Sep 2019 24,331 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected twist grip inscure (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front sprocket cover missing

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Slightly slow going out (4.3.2 (a) (i))

swinging arm just chaff silencer bolt

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 VYM is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VYM, 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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AU16 VYM is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 17 August 2016.

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