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

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 Mw?

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 Mw?

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 Mw vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

35% 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 Mw reliable?

Based on MOT data from 192 vehicles, the 2016 Yamaha Mw has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.5%, 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 Mw?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Yamaha Mw are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (39.6% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (27.2% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (23.7% 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 Mw?

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 Mw (2016)

192 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.5% first-time pass rate

2016 Yamaha Mw

CarHunch analysed 192 real MOT records for the 2016 Yamaha Mw. 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 MW passes its first MOT attempt 87.5% of the time, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, but the dangerous defect rate is a real concern — over a third of these bikes (34.9%) have recorded at least one serious fault during testing. That's a significant reliability red flag for a buyer considering one.

These machines are running relatively light mileage for their age at around 15,000 miles on average, yet they're accumulating 3.5 advisories per bike, suggesting wear issues appear quickly even at modest distances. Before purchasing, get a professional inspection focused on those common advisory areas — brakes, tyres, and suspension — rather than assuming low mileage means a trouble-free bike.

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

⚠️ 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

87.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

34.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.74

Over 5.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

13k

Middle half: 7k–21k

For context

These stats describe 192 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 192 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 39.6%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

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

Brake wear 21.9%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied · Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied · …

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

Suspension & steering 15.4%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy

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

Exhaust & emissions 11.8%

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Based on MOT data from 192 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 34.9% 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

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Yamaha Mw 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.

12,839

typical

7,156

low mileage

21,055

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Yamaha Mw vehicles fall between 7,156 and 21,055 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,156 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.

✓ 7,156–21,055 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Yamaha Mws sit.

⚠ Over 28,424 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 Mw — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 48% of 2016 Yamaha Mws are still active.

Numbers are declining — 74 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (48% of 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

5.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.74

Avg failures per vehicle

3.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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