Yamaha Yfm
From 224 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 8 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 8 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 4 |
| a wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up or directional control impaired | 4 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
| abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment or excessive wear | 2 |
| a lamp likely to become detached | 2 |
| master cylinder insecure | 2 |
| parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative | 2 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 35.3% of failures are serious: 35.3% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £94.
Typical mileage
Half of all Yfms tested had between 1,115 and 4,008 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 Yfm MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Yfm has a 86.2% MOT pass rate based on 224 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Yfm?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Yfm is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Yfm at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Yfm is 2,814 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 1,115 and 4,008 miles.
Buying a used Yfm?
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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