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Yamaha YFZ 450

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 36 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

100%

Total Tests

36

Model Year

2005

Years Covered

1

About the Yamaha YFZ 450

The Yamaha YFZ 450 was MOT tested 36 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (2005), with an average pass rate of 100%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Compared to the Yamaha brand average of 92%, the YFZ 450 performs 8 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Yamaha range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 439cc)
£1,175
Road Tax
£20
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,450
Per month£121/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2005 details

How reliable is the Yamaha YFZ 450?

vs average of all models+18% (82% avg)
vs Yamaha brand average+8% (92% avg)

Yamaha YFZ 450 by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
2005100%36-

Questions about the Yamaha YFZ 450

Is the Yamaha YFZ 450 reliable?

Across its 1 model year in our data (2005), the Yamaha YFZ 450 averages a 100% MOT pass rate, from 36 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 18 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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