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Yamaha

Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 9 models from 2,575 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included).

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Avg Pass Rate

92%

Total Tests

2,575

Models

9

Years Covered

2001-2021

Most Popular

Raptor

313 tests

About Yamaha Cars

Yamaha has an average MOT pass rate of 92% in our data. That's 7 points above the 85% average across all models in our data.

Yamaha has 9 models in our data, covering 21 years (2001 to 2021).

Yamaha Fuel Types

Yamaha models in our data come in 9 petrol variants (each model counted once, under the fuel type recorded for most of its tests). The range is predominantly petrol-powered.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1000cc)
£1,175
Road Tax
£20
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£1,950
Per month£163/mo

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

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How reliable is Yamaha?

vs average of all models+7 points (85% avg)
Models with 85%+ pass rate8 of 9

All Yamaha Models

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ModelYearsPass RateTestsFuel
Raptor5 yrs83%313Petrol
YFZ3503 yrs99%115Petrol
YFM2 yrs92%70Petrol
Banshee2 yrs96%63Petrol
Raptor 7001 yr100%41Petrol
YFS200 Blaster1 yr100%39Petrol
YFM 6601 yr97%38Petrol
YFZ 4501 yr100%36Petrol
YFM700R1 yr94%34Petrol

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