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YX16 PWU

2016 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,058 mi
Last recorded48,058 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf10,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 PWU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 48,058 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 48,058 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 48,046 miles

Rear 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))

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

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush FRONT FORK BUSHES HAVE WEAR AND FREE PLAY (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 42,018 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Forks slightly corroded stanchion (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 41,832 miles

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

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock fowling on wiring loom before r/h lock (2.1.4 (c))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Forks slightly corroded stanchion (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside steering stop fractured

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 34,962 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 34,962 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 19,811 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 19,805 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 11,816 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 6,048 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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YX16 PWU is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf in Blue 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 YX16 PWU, 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 PWU is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 19 May 2016.

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