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VE16 FOC

2016 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,658 mi
Last recorded14,658 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf R17,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 FOC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 14,658 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 14,658 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 14,657 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 14,652 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 14,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 14,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 11,509 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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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VE16 FOC is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE16 FOC, 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 VE16 FOC registered?

VE16 FOC is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 18 June 2016.

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