Yamaha MT-10 SP MTN1000D MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

5.5 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-10 SP MTN1000D tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A footrest missing or insecure37.5%

   9 occurrences

2. 2.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements16.7%

   4 occurrences

3. 3.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements12.5%

   3 occurrences

4. 4.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear12.5%

   3 occurrences

5. 5.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released12.5%

   3 occurrences

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.3%

   2 occurrences

7. 7.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted8.3%

   2 occurrences

8. 8.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps8.3%

   2 occurrences

9. 9.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely8.3%

   2 occurrences

10. 10.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play4.2%

    1 occurrences

11. 11.Headlamp emitted colour or intensity not in accordance with the requirements4.2%

    1 occurrences

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

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha MT-10 SP MTN1000D tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted15.4%

   114 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.0%

   37 tests

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

   20 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.3%

   17 tests

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.8%

   13 tests

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm1.6%

   12 tests

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

   11 tests

8. 8.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre0.9%

   7 tests

What gets tested

The MT-10 SP MTN1000D fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

11,413

Test classes

class 2: 734 · class 1: 4

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha MT-10 SP MTN1000D?

92.0% unadjusted, from 738 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha MT-10 SP MTN1000D fail its MOT on?

"A footrest missing or insecure" is recorded in 37.5% of failed Yamaha MT-10 SP MTN1000D tests, followed by "Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" (16.7%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha MT-10 SP MTN1000D usually have at its MOT?

11,413 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.