Yamaha YZF R1 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Pass rate, adjusted for age and mileage

2.8 points above the fleet average of 86.5%.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Yamaha YZF R1 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements15.6%

   75 occurrences

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

   68 occurrences

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements14.0%

   67 occurrences

4. 4.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear13.5%

   65 occurrences

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely8.5%

   41 occurrences

6. 6.Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements6.9%

   33 occurrences

7. 7.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.9%

   33 occurrences

8. 8.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.7%

   32 occurrences

9. 9.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps6.5%

   31 occurrences

10. 10.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released5.0%

    24 occurrences

11. 11.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.2%

    20 occurrences

12. 12.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.2%

    20 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha YZF R1 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted12.9%

   958 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.3%

   468 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.1%

   156 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.0%

   148 tests

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.9%

   139 tests

6. 6.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely1.9%

   138 tests

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.4%

   104 tests

8. 8.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn1.2%

   86 tests

How wear changes the picture

YZF R1 pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The YZF R1 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

22,171

Test classes

class 2: 7,418 · class 1: 7

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha YZF R1?

89.4% once adjusted for the age and mileage of the motorcycles tested, ranking 17 of 36 motorcycle models, from 7,425 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha YZF R1 fail its MOT on?

"Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" is recorded in 15.6% of failed Yamaha YZF R1 tests, followed by "A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" (14.2%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha YZF R1 usually have at its MOT?

22,171 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.