Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Yamaha Fjr?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Yamaha Fjr?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Yamaha Fjr?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2016 Yamaha Fjr reliable?

Based on MOT data from 224 vehicles, the 2016 Yamaha Fjr has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Yamaha Fjr?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Yamaha Fjr are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (29.6% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (19.9% of vehicles), Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (17.2% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Yamaha Fjr?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha Fjr (2016)

224 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.1% first-time pass rate

2016 Yamaha Fjr

CarHunch analysed 224 real MOT records for the 2016 Yamaha Fjr. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 Yamaha FJR is a strong performer in the MOT arena, with a 95.1% first-time pass rate that significantly outpaces the UK average of 80%—this is a genuinely reliable bike. However, 16.1% of the vehicles analysed have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth taking seriously during any pre-purchase inspection.

At nearly 24,000 miles on average, these bikes show typical wear for their age, and the low failure rate of 0.38 per vehicle confirms they're built to last. Before committing to a purchase, get the service history verified and have a pre-sale inspection focus on the areas that triggered those dangerous defects in one in six examples.

We have limited data for the 2016 Yamaha Fjr — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

95.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

16.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.38

Over 6.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 12k–30k

For context

These stats describe 224 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 224 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 29.6%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 17.2%

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play · Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy · Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Other issues 15.3%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Brake wear 7.5%

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Exhaust & emissions 6.1%

Exhaust noisy

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Before you buy a 2016 Yamaha Fjr

Based on MOT data from 224 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 16.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,130 Yamaha Fjr vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 43.6%

493

Silver 15%

170

Brown 14.2%

160

Blue 14.2%

160

Black 8.1%

White 2.4%

Red 2.1%

Yellow 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Yamaha Fjr vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

19,400

typical

11,600

low mileage

30,264

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Yamaha Fjr vehicles fall between 11,600 and 30,264 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,600 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 11,600–30,264 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Yamaha Fjrs sit.

⚠ Over 40,856 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Yamaha Fjr — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Yamaha Fjrs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 188 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.38

Avg failures per vehicle

1.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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