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SN16 WLU

2016 Yamaha Xvs

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,164 mi
Last recorded26,164 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Xvs7,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN16 WLU
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 26,164 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 20,167 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 8,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 16,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 10,898 miles

Exhaust noisy with baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 10,898 miles

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))

Registration plate lamp missing 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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 7,928 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 6,573 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs?

Based on 8,868 MOT tests across 1,225 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
778
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
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SN16 WLU is a 2016 Yamaha Xvs in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Yamaha Xvs models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 7,731 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 Xvs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN16 WLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xvs typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 10 years old, this Yamaha Xvs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SN16 WLU registered?

SN16 WLU is a 2016 Yamaha Xvs, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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