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YH16 YTU

2016 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,674 mi
Last recorded29,674 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf10,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 YTU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 29,674 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 28,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 28,029 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 27,829 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 27,324 miles

gear lever deformed but still useable

Fail 24 Jul 2023 27,324 miles

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

gear lever deformed but still useable

Pass 29 Jun 2022 26,108 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 24,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 24,234 miles

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

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

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 22,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 19,868 miles

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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YH16 YTU is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YH16 YTU, 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 YH16 YTU registered?

YH16 YTU is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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