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WN16 NYU

2016 Yamaha Xvs

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,421 mi
Last recorded14,421 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Xvs7,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN16 NYU
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 14,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 14,421 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 11,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 9,660 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 9,074 miles

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

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (starting to perish) (5.2.3 (j))

Slight surface corrosion to swingarm underside.

Fail 8 Apr 2023 9,052 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (starting to perish) (5.2.3 (j))

Slight surface corrosion to swingarm underside.

Pass 16 Jun 2021 8,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 May 2021 8,513 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 7,580 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 6,242 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs?

Based on 8,868 MOT tests across 1,225 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
778
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
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WN16 NYU is a 2016 Yamaha Xvs in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Yamaha Xvs models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 7,731 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 Xvs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WN16 NYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xvs typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 10 years old, this Yamaha Xvs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WN16 NYU registered?

WN16 NYU is a 2016 Yamaha Xvs, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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