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BT16 SFY

2016 Yamaha XT

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,215 mi
Last recorded63,215 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Yamaha XT14,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 SFY
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 63,215 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 63,215 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 59,426 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 56,397 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 51,165 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 41,447 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 31,362 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 25,603 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT?

Based on 9,195 MOT tests across 1,322 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
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BT16 SFY is a 2016 Yamaha XT in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Yamaha XT models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 14,476 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 XT fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT16 SFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 10 years old, this Yamaha XT is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BT16 SFY registered?

BT16 SFY is a 2016 Yamaha XT, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is BT16 SFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT16 SFY 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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