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YL66 EKZ

2016 Yamaha Xj

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,375 mi
Last recorded19,375 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Xj5,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL66 EKZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 19,375 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 19,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 11,243 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 6,067 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022

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 EKZ is a 2016 Yamaha Xj in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EKZ, 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 EKZ registered?

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

Is YL66 EKZ safe to buy?

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