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SV16 JBX

2016 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,875 mi
Last recorded18,875 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf R17,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 JBX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 18,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 18,867 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 17,446 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 17,446 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 16,421 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 16,421 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 14,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 13,999 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 13,608 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 9,800 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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SV16 JBX is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 7,943 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 R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV16 JBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 10 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SV16 JBX registered?

SV16 JBX is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 21 April 2016.

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