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YO16 DFU

2016 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 321cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,945 mi
Last recorded29,945 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf10,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO16 DFU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine321cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 29,945 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 24,812 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 24,812 miles

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

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 21,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 19,642 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy aftermarket exhaust fitted which is louder than OEM but not excessive (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre worn to the wear marker on outer centre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 15,177 miles

Front Brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 11,463 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 3,586 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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YO16 DFU is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 321cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YO16 DFU, 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 YO16 DFU registered?

YO16 DFU is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 20 July 2016.

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