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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Yamaha YZF. Check any YZF by registration number below.

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88.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-2.0%

vs Yamaha Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Yamaha YZF — MOT Reliability Overview

The Yamaha YZF has an average MOT pass rate of 88.8%, which is 2.0 percentage points below the Yamaha brand average of 90.8%. This is a strong result, indicating that the YZF is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Yamaha YZF, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Yamaha YZF performs at MOT across different model years.

2003

Based on 31 vehicles

96.8%Excellent
Yamaha average: 90.8%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

0

Based on 4,756 vehicles

80.9%Good
Yamaha average: 90.8%
Mileage at 5yr

20k mi

Other Yamaha Models

Compare MOT reliability across Yamaha models.

Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

94.3% pass rate

Yamaha Mt-07 Abs (35kw)

84.6% pass rate

Yamaha Xvs 650 A

90.2% pass rate

Yamaha Yzf R1m 17

98.8% pass rate

Yamaha Fz750

95.2% pass rate

Yamaha Sr125

84.0% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Yamaha YZF

Yamaha YZF — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Yamaha YZF MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Yamaha YZF?
The average MOT pass rate for the Yamaha YZF is 88.8% compared to the Yamaha average of 90.8%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Yamaha YZF?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Yamaha YZF reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 88.8%, the Yamaha YZF is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Yamaha YZF?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Yamaha YZF?
Typical mileage for the Yamaha YZF: 19,963 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used YZF to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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