Yamaha Xsr (2016)
2016 Yamaha Xsr
CarHunch analysed 1,063 real MOT records for the 2016 Yamaha Xsr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Yamaha XSR is a genuinely reliable bike, passing its MOT first time in 91.6% of cases—well above the UK average of 80%. With only 14.3% ever flagged for a dangerous defect, it's a safe choice by motorcycle standards.
These bikes are being ridden sensibly; median mileage sits at just 7,480 miles for an eight-year-old machine, suggesting owners aren't thrashing them. The average 0.59 failures and 2.1 advisories per vehicle indicate minor wear items rather than structural problems—so when you're shopping, focus your inspection on routine maintenance records and tyre condition rather than worrying about hidden gremlins.
What to check before buying a 2016 Yamaha Xsr
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Yamaha Xsr vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Yamaha Xsr vehicles fall between 4,638 and 11,693 miles.
2016 Yamaha Xsr — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 757 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 85% 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.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Yamaha Xsr
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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59.6%
Exhaust noisy
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27.3%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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25.9%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20.3%
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14.7%
Rear reflector missing
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12.3%
Drive chain slightly loose
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7.3%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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6.3%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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