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VN16 EWK

2016 Yamaha Ybr

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

25,535 mi
Last recorded25,535 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Ybr8,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 EWK
MakeYamaha
ModelYbr
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 25,535 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 25,478 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 20,512 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 17,506 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 17,468 miles

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 14,144 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 11,941 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Front Brake pivot worn, but not excessively brake lever (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 11,941 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp incorrect colour side light (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pivot worn, but not excessively brake lever (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 10,302 miles

Front Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 10,302 miles

Front Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 8,751 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Ybr?

Based on 30,681 MOT tests across 5,003 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
1,128
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 154
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VN16 EWK is a 2016 Yamaha Ybr in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Yamaha Ybr models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 8,731 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 Ybr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN16 EWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Ybr typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 10 years old, this Yamaha Ybr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN16 EWK registered?

VN16 EWK is a 2016 Yamaha Ybr, first registered on 16 April 2016.

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