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RO16 BXR

2016 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,424 mi
Last recorded9,424 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf R17,943 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO16 BXR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 9,424 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 9,282 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 8,873 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 8,034 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 7,280 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 7,280 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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RO16 BXR is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2016 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 7,943 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 R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO16 BXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 10 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO16 BXR registered?

RO16 BXR is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is RO16 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO16 BXR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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