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PJ16 GBV

2016 Yamaha Xvs

Black Petrol 950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,785 mi
Last recorded16,785 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Xvs7,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 GBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 16,785 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 15,542 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 15,542 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 14,502 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 12,442 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 11,529 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 6,833 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 5,134 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs?

Based on 8,868 MOT tests across 1,225 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
778
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
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PJ16 GBV is a 2016 Yamaha Xvs in Black with a 950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Yamaha Xvs models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 7,731 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 Xvs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ16 GBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xvs typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 10 years old, this Yamaha Xvs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PJ16 GBV registered?

PJ16 GBV is a 2016 Yamaha Xvs, first registered on 24 April 2016.

Is PJ16 GBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ16 GBV 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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