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VK16 CGO

2016 Yamaha Yzf

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,199 mi
Last recorded37,199 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf10,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 CGO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 37,199 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 33,255 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 33,255 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 33,254 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Fairing panel loose

Pass 20 Jun 2024 25,076 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 22,986 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 22,986 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 16,046 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 10,511 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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VK16 CGO is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK16 CGO, 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 VK16 CGO registered?

VK16 CGO is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 15 April 2016.

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