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BV16 FHW

2016 Yamaha Xvs

Grey Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,162 mi
Last recorded37,162 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Xvs7,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 FHW
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 37,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 32,941 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 30,209 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 30,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2023 25,366 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 22,263 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 18,531 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 16,634 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 12,945 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs?

Based on 8,868 MOT tests across 1,225 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
778
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
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BV16 FHW is a 2016 Yamaha Xvs in Grey with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Yamaha Xvs models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 7,731 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 Xvs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV16 FHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xvs typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 10 years old, this Yamaha Xvs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BV16 FHW registered?

BV16 FHW is a 2016 Yamaha Xvs, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is BV16 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV16 FHW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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