YAMAHA YFS200 BLASTER (2003)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 39 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
100%
Total Tests (2024)
39
Avg Mileage
N/A
Est. Annual Cost
£1,240
Is the 2003 YAMAHA YFS200 BLASTER reliable?
Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 18 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the YAMAHA brand average of 92%.
At 21 years old, 100% of YAMAHA YFS200 BLASTERs from 2003 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 39 tests across the UK.
How does the 2003 YAMAHA YFS200 BLASTER compare?
How much does a 2003 YAMAHA YFS200 BLASTER cost to run?
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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About the 2003 YAMAHA YFS200 BLASTER
The 2003 YAMAHA YFS200 BLASTER is a city car with a 200cc petrol engine. 39 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It ranks in the top 1% of all 2003 cars for reliability.
2003 YAMAHA YFS200 BLASTER Fuel Costs
The modest 200cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).
What does it cost to own a 2003 YAMAHA YFS200 BLASTER?
Total estimated annual running cost is £1,240 (£103/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £30 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 100% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.
Buying a Used 2003 YAMAHA YFS200 BLASTER
At 21 years old, the YAMAHA YFS200 BLASTER is firmly in budget territory. Purchase prices are low, but check for rust, worn suspension bushes, and electrical gremlins. A full service history is especially valuable at this age. Note: with only 39 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.
Alternatives to the 2003 YAMAHA YFS200 BLASTER
The YAMAHA YFS200 BLASTER is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol city cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines:
- SMART (MCC) CITY COUPE (2003) 72% pass rate (-28%) from 1,838 tests
- SMART (MCC) FORTWO COUPE (2005) 69% pass rate (-31%) from 1,087 tests
- JAGUAR XJ (2001) 79% pass rate (-21%) from 972 tests
- SMART ROADSTER 80 AUTO(RHD) (2004) 77% pass rate (-23%) from 860 tests