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FV16 EKX

2016 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

21,634 mi
Last recorded21,634 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf10,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 EKX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 21,634 miles

Clutch lever not releasing fully. 1 x number plate light LED not working. Offside footrest hanger bent in affecting footrest & brake pedal position. Gear lever has slight play.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight up and down play in linkage bearings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 21,634 miles

All position lamps not working Nearside & offside front side lights not working. (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Clutch lever not releasing fully. 1 x number plate light LED not working. Offside footrest hanger bent in affecting footrest & brake pedal position. Gear lever has slight play.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight up and down play in linkage bearings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 15,290 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 15,290 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 10,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 10,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 8,743 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 8,743 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 4,129 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?

Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,457
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
11,091
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,185
reflector on motorcycle missing 978
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 951
Drive chain excessively loose 768
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FV16 EKX is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2016 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 10,591 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 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV16 EKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 10 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FV16 EKX is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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