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FX16 VLS

2016 Yamaha XT

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,615 mi
Last recorded45,615 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Yamaha XT14,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX16 VLS
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 45,615 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 42,154 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 42,124 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 37,394 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 31,884 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 28,736 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 27,410 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 26,026 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 16,916 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT?

Based on 9,195 MOT tests across 1,322 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
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FX16 VLS is a 2016 Yamaha XT in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Yamaha XT models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 14,476 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 XT fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX16 VLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 10 years old, this Yamaha XT is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FX16 VLS registered?

FX16 VLS is a 2016 Yamaha XT, first registered on 2 April 2016.

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The MOT history for FX16 VLS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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