2016 Yamaha Unclassified — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 446 MOT tests analysed for the 2016 Yamaha Unclassified, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, other defects and brakes. Its pass rate of 93.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (86.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.9% | 22 |
| 2 | Other defects | 3.4% | 15 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.2% | 10 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.2% | 10 |
| 5 | Steering | 1.6% | 7 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plates | 17 |
| 2 | Wheel bearings | 10 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 9 |
| 4 | Horn | 6 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 5 |
| 6 | Individual direction indicators | 5 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 6.7% | 30 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.8% | 17 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.8% | 17 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.6% | 16 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.6% | 16 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 5 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 381 | 7.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 131 | 8.4% |
| 2022 | 97 | 8.3% |
| 2023 | 87 | 3.5% |
| 2024 | 77 | 9.1% |
| 2025 | 54 | 0.0% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Unclassified
Before buying a 2016 Yamaha Unclassified, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 4.9% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (4.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Other defects (3.4% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Brakes (2.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2016 Yamaha Unclassifieds pass their MOT?
93.5% of the 446 2016 Yamaha Unclassified MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Yamaha Unclassified?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.9% of tests, followed by other defects (3.4%).
Methodology & source. Based on 446 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.