Yamaha YZF MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Pass rate, adjusted for age and mileage

12.6 points below the fleet average of 86.5%.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Yamaha YZF 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 severely26.3%

   294 occurrences

2. 2.A footrest missing or insecure14.6%

   163 occurrences

3. 3.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear14.2%

   159 occurrences

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn13.1%

   146 occurrences

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm13.0%

   145 occurrences

6. 6.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play11.2%

   125 occurrences

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements11.0%

   123 occurrences

8. 8.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning10.3%

   115 occurrences

9. 9.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps7.5%

   84 occurrences

10. 10.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted6.2%

    69 occurrences

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

    68 occurrences

12. 12.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements5.8%

    65 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha YZF tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted18.3%

   949 tests

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

   428 tests

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn8.0%

   413 tests

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely7.6%

   396 tests

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.1%

   263 tests

6. 6.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play4.9%

   256 tests

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn4.4%

   226 tests

8. 8.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn4.1%

   210 tests

How wear changes the picture

YZF pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The YZF fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

20,267

Test classes

class 1: 4,155 · class 2: 1,029

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha YZF?

73.9% once adjusted for the age and mileage of the motorcycles tested, ranking 34 of 36 motorcycle models, from 5,184 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha YZF fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 26.3% of failed Yamaha YZF tests, followed by "A footrest missing or insecure" (14.6%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

20,267 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.