Yamaha WR MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Pass rate, adjusted for age and mileage

11.1 points below the fleet average of 86.5%.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Yamaha WR 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 rear21.0%

   79 occurrences

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely17.5%

   66 occurrences

3. 3.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning14.1%

   53 occurrences

4. 4.A footrest missing or insecure11.4%

   43 occurrences

5. 5.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements10.9%

   41 occurrences

6. 6.Audible warning not working10.1%

   38 occurrences

7. 7.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning10.1%

   38 occurrences

8. 8.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED8.8%

   33 occurrences

9. 9.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake8.8%

   33 occurrences

10. 10.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements8.5%

    32 occurrences

11. 11.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released7.2%

    27 occurrences

12. 12.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.9%

    26 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha WR tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted10.6%

   258 tests

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely5.8%

   142 tests

3. 3.Chain guard missing4.4%

   107 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.1%

   101 tests

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements3.7%

   89 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.6%

   87 tests

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.5%

   85 tests

8. 8.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play2.9%

   71 tests

How wear changes the picture

WR pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The WR fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

13,475

Test classes

class 2: 1,253 · class 1: 1,184

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha WR?

75.4% once adjusted for the age and mileage of the motorcycles tested, ranking 33 of 36 motorcycle models, from 2,437 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha WR fail its MOT on?

"Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" is recorded in 21.0% of failed Yamaha WR tests, followed by "A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" (17.5%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

13,475 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.