Yamaha Cs Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Yamaha Cs car check
Is the Yamaha Cs reliable? We analysed 836 real MOT tests across 167 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha Cs is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha Cs.
Yamaha Cs Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha Cs. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha Cs MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha Cs to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha Cs Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Yamaha Cs models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Yamaha Cs Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha Cs owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha Cs MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha Cs year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 136 | 72.8% | 1,605 | 3,015 | 4,840 |
| 2014 | 336 | 75.3% | 1,799 | 3,553 | 4,962 |
| 2013 | 121 | 74.4% | 1,646 | 3,157 | 4,705 |
| 2011 | 58 | 69.0% | 1,440 | 4,046 | 5,102 |
How Long Does a Yamaha Cs Last?
Based on 167 Yamaha Cs vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha Cs Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha Cs 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 Cs
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
75.3% MOT pass rate from 336 tests
69.0% MOT pass rate from 58 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha Cs is 2014, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 75.3% across 336 tests. The 2011 model year has the lowest pass rate at 69.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha Cs Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha Cs THIS CAR | 75.8% | 836 | 3,553 mi | 15 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 |
| Vauxhall Astra Gtc Sport S/s | 86.8% | 775 | 60,501 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha Cs trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Yamaha CsShould you buy a used Yamaha Cs?
The Yamaha Cs has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.8% across 836 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 Cs 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 Cs owner drives around 767 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.
In terms of longevity, most Yamaha Cs models stay on UK roads for around 15 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.