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DC16 EVV

2016 Yamaha Xvs

Blue Petrol 950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,202 mi
Last recorded15,202 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Xvs7,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 EVV
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine950cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 15,202 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 15,202 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 12,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 May 2024 12,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 11,372 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 11,372 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 11,242 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 11,001 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 10,985 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 10,010 miles

abs light on

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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DC16 EVV is a 2016 Yamaha Xvs in Blue with a 950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DC16 EVV, 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 DC16 EVV registered?

DC16 EVV is a 2016 Yamaha Xvs, first registered on 2 July 2016.

Is DC16 EVV safe to buy?

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