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SM16 GNU

2016 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,761 mi
Last recorded11,761 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf10,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 GNU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 11,761 miles

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

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

rear brake pedal repaired but does not effet operation

Fail 13 Jun 2025 11,761 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

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

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

rear brake pedal repaired but does not effet operation

Pass 14 Jun 2024 11,678 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 11,649 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 10,390 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 8,032 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 15,426 miles

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

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable slightly bent (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 10,971 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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SM16 GNU is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 124cc 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 SM16 GNU, 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 SM16 GNU registered?

SM16 GNU is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 30 May 2016.

Is SM16 GNU safe to buy?

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