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WP16 BVW

2016 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 321cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,378 mi
Last recorded20,378 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf10,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP16 BVW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine321cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 20,378 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive PARTIALLY SEIZED LINKS EVIDENT. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 20,378 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive PARTIALLY SEIZED LINKS EVIDENT. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 20,010 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 19,512 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 19,512 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 19,312 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 17,749 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 17,022 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 14,690 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 14,689 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 11,558 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 11,558 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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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WP16 BVW is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 321cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WP16 BVW, 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 WP16 BVW registered?

WP16 BVW is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 5 May 2016.

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