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DS16 VTX

2016 Yamaha Xvs

Grey Petrol 942cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,546 mi
Last recorded39,546 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Xvs7,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 VTX
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine942cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 39,546 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 39,543 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 38,478 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 37,772 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 34,049 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 34,049 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 29,689 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 29,689 miles

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

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

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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DS16 VTX is a 2016 Yamaha Xvs in Grey with a 942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS16 VTX, 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 DS16 VTX registered?

DS16 VTX is a 2016 Yamaha Xvs, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is DS16 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS16 VTX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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