Yamaha Raptor
From 317 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 7 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 7 |
| number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off | 6 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 5 |
| light source and lamp not compatible | 5 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 5 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| audible warning inoperative | 3 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Raptors tested had between 2,121 and 10,584 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
Other Yamaha models
| Yamaha Mt | 87.6% |
| Yamaha Gpd125-A Nmax 125 Abs | 80.8% |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 87.8% |
| Yamaha Unclassified | 86.6% |
| Yamaha Fzs600 | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Yamaha Raptor MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Raptor has a 90.2% MOT pass rate based on 317 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Raptor?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Raptor is a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Raptor at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Raptor is 4,951 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 2,121 and 10,584 miles.
Buying a used Raptor?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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