Yamaha Common MOT Problems (2026)
Yamaha models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 253 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average Yamaha MOT pass rate: 92%
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Yamaha MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Yamaha cars?
The most common MOT problems on Yamaha cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics.
Which Yamaha model is the most reliable?
None of the Yamaha models in our data has enough MOT tests to rank. See the year-by-year figures on each model page.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Yamaha?
The average MOT pass rate for Yamaha is 92%, based on 253 MOT tests across 1 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 8% of MOT tests on Yamaha cars ended in a fail.
Yamaha Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each Yamaha model
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