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VN16 VSU

2016 Yamaha XT

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,800 mi
Last recorded123,800 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Yamaha XT14,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 VSU
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2026 123,800 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit On legal limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 108,102 miles

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

Front Handlebar rubber bushes has freeplay

Pass 9 Feb 2024 92,986 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 82,731 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 74,713 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 62,673 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 50,255 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT?

Based on 9,195 MOT tests across 1,322 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
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VN16 VSU is a 2016 Yamaha XT in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Yamaha XT models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 14,476 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XT fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN16 VSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 10 years old, this Yamaha XT is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VN16 VSU registered?

VN16 VSU is a 2016 Yamaha XT, first registered on 11 July 2016.

Is VN16 VSU safe to buy?

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