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CA16 YJN

2016 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,185 mi
Last recorded37,185 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf R17,943 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 YJN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 37,185 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2026 37,185 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2025 33,577 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 33,576 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 30,393 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 30,393 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2023 26,850 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 23,699 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 19,934 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 13,886 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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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CA16 YJN is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CA16 YJN, 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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CA16 YJN is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 27 June 2016.

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