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HG16 ZHY

2016 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,937 mi
Last recorded23,937 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf10,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG16 ZHY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2025 23,937 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise mirrors not fitted

oil leak to excess

Pass 27 Mar 2024 19,147 miles

Clutch very heavy

Drive chain rusty

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 19,147 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Clutch very heavy

Drive chain rusty

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 14,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 14,396 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 9,363 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 9,085 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 8,250 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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HG16 ZHY is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf in Blue 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 HG16 ZHY, 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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HG16 ZHY is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 9 August 2016.

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