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PL16 THZ

2016 Yamaha XT

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,337 mi
Last recorded77,337 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Yamaha XT14,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 THZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 77,337 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 76,949 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2025 76,001 miles

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

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2024 67,665 miles

front brake crossover pipe securing clip missing

handlebar mounting rubbers deteriorated resulting in excess movement but still secure

Fail 22 May 2024 67,606 miles

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

front brake crossover pipe securing clip missing

handlebar mounting rubbers deteriorated resulting in excess movement but still secure

Pass 2 May 2023 59,836 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 52,252 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 51,733 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 36,762 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 23,472 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 20,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT?

Based on 9,195 MOT tests across 1,322 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
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PL16 THZ is a 2016 Yamaha XT in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Yamaha XT models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 14,476 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 XT fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL16 THZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 10 years old, this Yamaha XT is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PL16 THZ registered?

PL16 THZ is a 2016 Yamaha XT, first registered on 7 July 2016.

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