Yamaha Mw Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Yamaha Mw reliable? We analysed 3,518 real MOT tests across 599 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha Mw is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha Mw.
Yamaha Mw Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha Mw. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha Mw MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha Mw to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha Mw Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Yamaha Mw models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Yamaha Mw Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha Mw owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha Mw MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha Mw year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 118 | 87.3% | 4,225 | 11,040 | 17,405 |
| 2016 | 1,029 | 85.7% | 6,998 | 13,281 | 22,177 |
| 2015 | 1,308 | 86.5% | 6,810 | 13,030 | 22,536 |
| 2014 | 1,035 | 85.2% | 5,505 | 10,312 | 19,123 |
How Long Does a Yamaha Mw Last?
Based on 599 Yamaha Mw vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha Mw Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha Mw 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 Mw
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.3% MOT pass rate from 118 tests
85.2% MOT pass rate from 1,035 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha Mw is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.3% across 118 tests. The 2014 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha Mw Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha Mw THIS CAR | 85.9% | 3,518 | 12,082 mi | 12 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 Insignia Sri 128 Cdti | 81.9% | 1,351 | 101,376 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha Mw sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Yamaha Mw has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.9% across 3,518 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 Mw 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 Mw owner drives around 1,760 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 Mw models stay on UK roads for around 12 years. 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.