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VU16 VZY

2016 Yamaha Yzf

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,439 mi
Last recorded30,439 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf10,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 VZY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 30,439 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 30,342 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 28,567 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 27,936 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 26,661 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 26,659 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 26,622 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 17,890 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 17,890 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Handlebar fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 15,871 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 13,362 miles

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

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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VU16 VZY is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VU16 VZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU16 VZY registered?

VU16 VZY is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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