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YA16 EXL

2016 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,344 mi
Last recorded22,344 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf10,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 EXL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 22,344 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 18,555 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 14,723 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 14,723 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 4,229 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 2,625 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 2,625 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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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YA16 EXL is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YA16 EXL, 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 YA16 EXL registered?

YA16 EXL is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 11 June 2016.

Is YA16 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA16 EXL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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