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CX16 VGD

2016 Yamaha Yzf R1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,798 mi
Last recorded18,798 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf R17,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX16 VGD
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 18,798 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 18,798 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working now adjusted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 16,082 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 9,890 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 7,293 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 3,644 miles

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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CX16 VGD is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CX16 VGD, 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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What year was CX16 VGD registered?

CX16 VGD is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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