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AY16 UKZ

2016 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,265 mi
Last recorded10,265 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf R17,943 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 UKZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 10,265 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 9,635 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 9,198 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 9,198 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 8,461 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 7,590 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 7,380 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 6,655 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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AY16 UKZ is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 7,943 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 R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY16 UKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 10 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY16 UKZ registered?

AY16 UKZ is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 25 June 2016.

Is AY16 UKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY16 UKZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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