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L5 NFG

2016 Yamaha Yzf

Silver Diesel
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,785 mi
Last recorded22,785 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf10,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 NFG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 22,785 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 22,781 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Jun 2025 20,656 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 19,097 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 19,097 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 15,623 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 15,377 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 13,116 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 13,041 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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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L5 NFG is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf in Silver. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L5 NFG, 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 L5 NFG registered?

L5 NFG is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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