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SL16 YMC

2016 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 321cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,318 mi
Last recorded22,318 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf10,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 YMC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine321cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 22,318 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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 reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 21,370 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm Tread remaining 1mm the min limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 21,370 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing FITTED DURING TEST (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm Tread remaining 1mm the min limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 20,209 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 20,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 19,490 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 12,047 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 11,222 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 11,202 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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SL16 YMC is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 321cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SL16 YMC, 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 SL16 YMC registered?

SL16 YMC is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 17 May 2016.

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