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FY16 OPA

2016 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,172 mi
Last recorded12,172 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf R17,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 OPA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 12,172 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 12,118 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 10,833 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 10,477 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 8,666 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 7,313 miles

Exhaust noisy with baffle (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 7,313 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition no baffle (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy with baffle (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 4,404 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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FY16 OPA is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 7,943 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 R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY16 OPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 10 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY16 OPA?

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What year was FY16 OPA registered?

FY16 OPA is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is FY16 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY16 OPA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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