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BB05 EAR

2016 Yamaha Fazer

Black Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,608 mi
Last recorded12,608 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Fazer7,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB05 EAR
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 12,608 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 12,527 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 11,649 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 11,649 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 16,386 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 16,386 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 6,761 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 3,158 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer?

Based on 6,079 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 36
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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BB05 EAR is a 2016 Yamaha Fazer in Black with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Yamaha Fazer models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 7,116 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 Fazer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BB05 EAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fazer typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 10 years old, this Yamaha Fazer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BB05 EAR registered?

BB05 EAR is a 2016 Yamaha Fazer, first registered on 28 December 2016.

Is BB05 EAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB05 EAR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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