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YX16 PWK

2016 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

34,035 mi
Last recorded34,035 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf10,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 PWK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 34,035 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 32,948 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 10 Jun 2025 32,948 miles

Central Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Chain guard missing

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Fairing side panel loose and likely to fall off.

Pass 24 Sep 2020 25,213 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 25,005 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2019 14,152 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 14,010 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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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YX16 PWK 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 42.9%.

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 YX16 PWK, 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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YX16 PWK is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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