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R1 MTU

2016 Yamaha Yzf

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,286 mi
Last recorded7,286 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf10,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 MTU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 7,286 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 6,851 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 5,789 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 5,462 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 4,242 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 4,242 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 2,739 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 2,739 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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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R1 MTU is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R1 MTU, 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 R1 MTU registered?

R1 MTU is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 2 April 2016.

Is R1 MTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 MTU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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