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YAMAHA YFZ 450 (2005)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 36 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

100%

Total Tests (2024)

36

Avg Mileage

N/A

Est. Annual Cost

£1,240

Is the 2005 YAMAHA YFZ 450 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 19 years old, 100% of YAMAHA YFZ 450s from 2005 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 36 tests across the UK.

How does the 2005 YAMAHA YFZ 450 compare?

Rank among all 2005 cars5th out of 526(top 1%)
Rank among all YAMAHA models8th out of 36(top 22%)
vs national average+18% (82% avg)
vs 2005 cars average+28% (72% avg)
vs YAMAHA average+8% (92% avg)

How much does a 2005 YAMAHA YFZ 450 cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 439cc)
£955
🏛️Road Tax
£30
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,240
Per month£103/mo

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 2005 YAMAHA YFZ 450

The 2005 YAMAHA YFZ 450 is a city car with a 439cc petrol engine. 36 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It ranks in the top 1% of all 2005 cars for reliability.

2005 YAMAHA YFZ 450 Fuel Costs

The modest 439cc 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 2005 YAMAHA YFZ 450?

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 2005 YAMAHA YFZ 450

At 19 years old, the YAMAHA YFZ 450 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 36 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

Alternatives to the 2005 YAMAHA YFZ 450

The YAMAHA YFZ 450 is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol city cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: