Yamaha
Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 10 models from 2,575 real MOT tests.
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Avg Pass Rate
92%
Total Tests
2,575
Models
10
Years Covered
2001-2021
About Yamaha Cars
Yamaha ranks 36th out of 145 car manufacturers for MOT reliability, with an average pass rate of 92%. That's 10 points above the national average of 82%, making Yamaha one of the more dependable brands on UK roads.
With 10 models across 21 years of data (2001 to 2021), there's a moderate spread of 17 percentage points between models. Some Yamahas are notably more reliable than others.
Most and Least Reliable Yamaha Models
The Raptor 700 leads the range with a 100% average pass rate from 41 tests. At the other end, the Raptor has the lowest at 83%. Overall, more than half of Yamaha's models achieve above-average pass rates, which is a good sign for the brand.
Yamaha Fuel Types
Yamaha models in our data come in 10 petrol variants. The range is predominantly petrol-powered.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices. Insurance not included.
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All Yamaha Models
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| Model | Years | Pass Rate | Tests | Fuel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unclassified | 19 yrs | 91% | 1,826 | Petrol | |
| Raptor | 5 yrs | 83% | 313 | Petrol | |
| Yfz350 | 3 yrs | 99% | 115 | Petrol | |
| Yfm | 2 yrs | 92% | 70 | Petrol | |
| Banshee | 2 yrs | 96% | 63 | Petrol | |
| Raptor 700 | 1 yr | 100% | 41 | Petrol | |
| Yfs200 Blaster | 1 yr | 100% | 39 | Petrol | |
| Yfm 660 | 1 yr | 97% | 38 | Petrol | |
| Yfz 450 | 1 yr | 100% | 36 | Petrol | |
| Yfm700r | 1 yr | 94% | 34 | Petrol |
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