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SL16 YMJ

2016 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

25,374 mi
Last recorded25,374 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf10,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 YMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 25,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 May 2025 22,168 miles

Exhaust noisy baffle missing, non standard exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged both missing

Fail 8 May 2025 22,108 miles

Central Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment travel - to grip, (1.1.15 (f))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy baffle missing, non standard exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged both missing

Central Front clutch lever incorrectly adjusted, limited control

Pass 1 Jun 2024 20,144 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute both (4.4.4 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 20,144 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute both (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 14,571 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 14,571 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 11,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 11,596 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 7,253 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 3,102 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 YMJ is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YMJ, 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 YMJ registered?

SL16 YMJ is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 25 July 2016.

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