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YL66 EKY

2016 Yamaha Xj

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,096 mi
Last recorded6,096 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Xj5,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL66 EKY
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 6,096 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 6,096 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 5,808 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 4,885 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 3,978 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 3,240 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 3,240 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 2,505 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 2,490 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj?

Based on 8,530 MOT tests across 1,095 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,095
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 85
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 64
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
reflector on motorcycle missing 28
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YL66 EKY is a 2016 Yamaha Xj in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Yamaha Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 5,676 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL66 EKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 10 years old, this Yamaha Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YL66 EKY registered?

YL66 EKY is a 2016 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 28 December 2016.

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The MOT history for YL66 EKY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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