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FV16 VBM

2016 Yamaha Yzf

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,979 mi
Last recorded6,979 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf10,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 VBM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 6,979 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 6,979 miles

Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

no neutral light

Fail 10 Aug 2024 6,968 miles

Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

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

no neutral light

Pass 8 Aug 2023 30,268 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 30,268 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 19,422 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 19,161 miles

both brakes binding

Pass 22 Jun 2019 15,577 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 VBM is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VBM, 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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What year was FV16 VBM registered?

FV16 VBM is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 25 June 2016.

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