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PG16 BCY

2016 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,854 mi
Last recorded21,854 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf10,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG16 BCY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 21,854 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 20,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear rear brake binding when wheel rotated backwards

Fail 30 Oct 2024 20,559 miles

Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear rear brake binding when wheel rotated backwards

Pass 24 Nov 2022 13,588 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 13,588 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 9,012 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Nov 2019 3,200 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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PG16 BCY is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PG16 BCY, 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 PG16 BCY registered?

PG16 BCY is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 August 2016.

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