Yamaha Aerox R Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Yamaha Aerox R car check
Is the Yamaha Aerox R reliable? We analysed 1,471 real MOT tests across 414 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha Aerox R is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha Aerox R.
Yamaha Aerox R Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha Aerox R. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha Aerox R MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha Aerox R to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha Aerox R Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Yamaha Aerox R models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Yamaha Aerox R Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha Aerox R owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha Aerox R MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha Aerox R year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 314 | 84.1% | 3,320 | 6,049 | 9,438 |
| 2019 | 583 | 79.9% | 4,163 | 6,886 | 9,380 |
| 2018 | 535 | 82.1% | 3,936 | 7,580 | 11,147 |
How Long Does a Yamaha Aerox R Last?
Based on 414 Yamaha Aerox R vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha Aerox R Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha Aerox R MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Yamaha Aerox R
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
84.1% MOT pass rate from 314 tests
79.9% MOT pass rate from 583 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha Aerox R is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.1% across 314 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 79.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha Aerox R Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha Aerox R THIS CAR | 81.8% | 1,471 | 6,852 mi | — yrs |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 86.5% | 175,313 | 16,232 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha FZS600 | 85% | 157,659 | 22,466 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha XJR1300 | 88.8% | 107,128 | 16,836 mi | 27 yrs |
| Peugeot 3008 GT Line Puretech S/s | 88.8% | 2,844 | 29,197 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha Aerox R trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Yamaha Aerox R has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.8% across 1,471 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Yamaha Aerox R with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Yamaha Aerox R owner drives around 1,395 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.