Yamaha YBR MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Pass rate, adjusted for age and mileage

16.0 points below the fleet average of 86.5%.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

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

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely18.1%

   149 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements12.0%

   99 occurrences

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn11.8%

   97 occurrences

4. 4.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED9.4%

   77 occurrences

5. 5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake7.9%

   65 occurrences

6. 6.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect7.3%

   60 occurrences

7. 7.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements7.1%

   58 occurrences

8. 8.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.6%

   54 occurrences

9. 9.A lamp missing or inoperative6.4%

   53 occurrences

10. 10.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn6.3%

    52 occurrences

11. 11.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released5.8%

    48 occurrences

12. 12.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.6%

    46 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha YBR tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.5%

   338 tests

2. 2.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn6.3%

   282 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely5.7%

   256 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn5.5%

   248 tests

5. 5.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play3.1%

   139 tests

6. 6.Handlebar fractured, excessively deformed or excessively corroded3.1%

   138 tests

7. 7.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted3.0%

   135 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.8%

   125 tests

How wear changes the picture

YBR pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The YBR fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

16,959

Test classes

class 1: 4,219 · class 2: 269

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha YBR?

70.5% once adjusted for the age and mileage of the motorcycles tested, ranking 36 of 36 motorcycle models, from 4,488 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha YBR fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 18.1% of failed Yamaha YBR tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (12.0%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

16,959 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.