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SO16 SVE

2016 Yamaha Yzf

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,873 mi
Last recorded13,873 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf10,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 SVE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 13,873 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 13,231 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2024 13,231 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023
Pass 26 Aug 2022 35,358 miles

Front mirrors loose

Fail 30 Jul 2022 35,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 26,661 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 24,441 miles

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

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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SO16 SVE is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf in Grey 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 SO16 SVE, 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 SO16 SVE registered?

SO16 SVE is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 20 August 2016.

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