Yamaha Banshee
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 63 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
96%
Total Tests
63
Best Year
2002 (100%)
Years Covered
2
About the Yamaha Banshee
The Yamaha Banshee has been tested 63 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2002 to 2004), with an average pass rate of 96%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2002 model is the most reliable with a 100% pass rate from 31 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 91%. The 9 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Compared to the Yamaha brand average of 92%, the Banshee performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Yamaha range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Yamaha Banshee by Year
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