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

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 Mt?

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 Mt?

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.

How many 2016 Yamaha Mt vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

20% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2016 Yamaha Mt reliable?

Based on MOT data from 4,498 vehicles, the 2016 Yamaha Mt has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.2%, 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 Mt?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Yamaha Mt are: Exhaust noisy (61.7% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (24.5% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (23.5% 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 Mt?

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 Mt (2016)

4,498 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.2% first-time pass rate

2016 Yamaha Mt

CarHunch analysed 4,498 real MOT records for the 2016 Yamaha Mt. 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 MT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.2%, well above the UK average of 80%, indicating solid baseline reliability. However, 20.2% of these bikes have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history—a concern threshold worth noting when inspecting a used example.

At a median mileage of just 10,429 miles for an eight-year-old bike, most examples are lightly used, which explains the strong pass rate. Expect around 0.73 failures and 3.0 advisories per vehicle on average, suggesting wear items rather than structural problems—get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brake condition and fluid leaks before committing.

The 2016 Yamaha Mt passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (89.2%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

89.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

20.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.73

Over 5.9 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 7k–16k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 89.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 3 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 4,498 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 4,498 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 61.7%

Exhaust noisy

Tyre wear 24.5%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear 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.

Lighting 20.8%

Drive chain slightly loose · Rear reflector missing · Headlamp aim too high

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 17%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Drive chain worn but not considered excessive

Brake wear 9.4%

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

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

Suspension & steering 6.2%

Steering headbearing has slight free play · Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy

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

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Before you buy a 2016 Yamaha Mt

Based on MOT data from 4,498 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 20.3% 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 14,953 Yamaha Mt vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 35.4%

5,287

Silver 19.4%

2,904

Red 14%

2,095

Black 8.9%

1,327

Blue 7.7%

1,156

Purple 6.3%

941

White 3.2%

483

Orange 3%

449

Yellow 1.9%

286

Green 0.1%

Multi-colour 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Yamaha Mt 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.

10,429

typical

6,515

low mileage

15,805

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Yamaha Mt vehicles fall between 6,515 and 15,805 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,515 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.

✓ 6,515–15,805 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Yamaha Mts sit.

⚠ Over 21,336 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 Mt — Still on the Road

Most 2016 Yamaha Mts are still being driven.

2,813 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% of the peak remain.

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

5.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.73

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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