Yamaha MT-07 ABS MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

1.1 points above 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-07 ABS tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear16.5%

   23 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements15.1%

   21 occurrences

3. 3.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps10.1%

   14 occurrences

4. 4.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre8.6%

   12 occurrences

5. 5.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements8.6%

   12 occurrences

6. 6.A footrest missing or insecure7.9%

   11 occurrences

7. 7.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm7.9%

   11 occurrences

8. 8.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted7.2%

   10 occurrences

9. 9.A wheel bearing with excessive play5.8%

   8 occurrences

10. 10.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.0%

    7 occurrences

11. 11.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.0%

    7 occurrences

12. 12.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn5.0%

    7 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha MT-07 ABS tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted14.5%

   332 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.0%

   184 tests

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.0%

   68 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.9%

   67 tests

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.7%

   39 tests

6. 6.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely1.6%

   36 tests

7. 7.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play1.0%

   24 tests

8. 8.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre1.0%

   23 tests

What gets tested

The MT-07 ABS fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

13,293

Test classes

class 2: 2,287 · class 1: 10

Compare within the range

Other Yamaha motorcycles

• Yamaha MT83.8% raw
• Yamaha GPD125-A NMAX 125 ABS80.8% raw
• 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 MT-07 ABS?

87.6% unadjusted, from 2,297 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha MT-07 ABS fail its MOT on?

"Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" is recorded in 16.5% of failed Yamaha MT-07 ABS tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (15.1%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha MT-07 ABS usually have at its MOT?

13,293 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.