Yamaha MT MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

2.7 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 MT tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements14.6%

   164 occurrences

2. 2.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear13.2%

   149 occurrences

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely13.0%

   146 occurrences

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm11.5%

   130 occurrences

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn10.0%

   113 occurrences

6. 6.A footrest missing or insecure10.0%

   113 occurrences

7. 7.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play8.5%

   96 occurrences

8. 8.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps8.0%

   90 occurrences

9. 9.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements7.3%

   82 occurrences

10. 10.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements5.6%

    63 occurrences

11. 11.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps4.8%

    54 occurrences

12. 12.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning4.8%

    54 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha MT tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted12.9%

   1,526 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.4%

   878 tests

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn4.2%

   491 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.2%

   383 tests

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.5%

   299 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.2%

   262 tests

7. 7.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely2.1%

   251 tests

8. 8.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured1.8%

   218 tests

How wear changes the picture

MT pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The MT fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

16,142

Test classes

class 2: 8,515 · class 1: 3,311

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha MT?

83.8% unadjusted, from 11,826 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha MT fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 14.6% of failed Yamaha MT tests, followed by "Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" (13.2%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

16,142 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.