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LS16 XTX

2016 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,518 mi
Last recorded17,518 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf10,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS16 XTX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 17,518 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 16,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 13,626 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 13,430 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 13,430 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 12,953 miles

Offside foot peg damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2022 12,953 miles

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

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

Offside foot peg damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2021 11,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 11,460 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 11,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Less than 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 10,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 10,726 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements printed logo on reflective background (0.1 (d))

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 Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light when first pressed (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light when 1st pressed (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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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LS16 XTX is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS16 XTX, 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 LS16 XTX registered?

LS16 XTX is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 5 May 2016.

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