Yamaha GPD MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

6.2 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Yamaha GPD tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm39.6%

   42 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements17.9%

   19 occurrences

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely17.0%

   18 occurrences

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely15.1%

   16 occurrences

5. 5.A lamp missing or inoperative15.1%

   16 occurrences

6. 6.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released12.3%

   13 occurrences

7. 7.Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements9.4%

   10 occurrences

8. 8.Audible warning not working7.5%

   8 occurrences

9. 9.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn7.5%

   8 occurrences

10. 10.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution6.6%

    7 occurrences

11. 11.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre5.7%

    6 occurrences

12. 12.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released4.7%

    5 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha GPD tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm10.9%

   89 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.7%

   71 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely7.9%

   65 tests

4. 4.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured7.6%

   62 tests

5. 5.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play5.0%

   41 tests

6. 6.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution4.5%

   37 tests

7. 7.Brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied.3.9%

   32 tests

8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements3.3%

   27 tests

What gets tested

The GPD fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

46,572

Test classes

class 1: 798 · class 2: 21

Compare within the range

Other Yamaha motorcycles

• Yamaha MT83.8% raw
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• Yamaha YZF R189.4%
• Yamaha YZF73.9%
• Yamaha YBR70.5%
• Yamaha XSR88.9% raw
• All Yamaha motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha GPD?

80.3% unadjusted, from 819 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha GPD fail its MOT on?

"Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm" is recorded in 39.6% of failed Yamaha GPD tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (17.9%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha GPD usually have at its MOT?

46,572 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.