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SW16 WUC

2016 Yamaha Yzf

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,850 mi
Last recorded11,850 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf10,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW16 WUC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 11,850 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 11,726 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 11,597 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 8,581 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 8,581 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 1,149 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 1,131 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 1,110 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 1,094 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 1,055 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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SW16 WUC is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW16 WUC, 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 SW16 WUC registered?

SW16 WUC is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 17 August 2016.

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