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BV16 FKA

2016 Yamaha Xjr

Black Petrol 1251cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,836 mi
Last recorded16,836 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Xjr5,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 FKA
MakeYamaha
ModelXjr
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,251cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 16,836 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre, unevenly worn, and is dangerous, needs replacing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front indicator insecure but no chance of falling off

Pass 4 Jun 2025 15,676 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 15,236 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 14,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 12,347 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 12,347 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 9,677 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 8,970 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 8,970 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 7,791 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 7,788 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xjr?

Based on 3,590 MOT tests across 437 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
694
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
437
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
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BV16 FKA is a 2016 Yamaha Xjr in Black with a 1,251cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 Yamaha Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 5,935 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 Xjr fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV16 FKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 10 years old, this Yamaha Xjr is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BV16 FKA is a 2016 Yamaha Xjr, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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