Yamaha Niken GT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Yamaha Niken GT car check
Is the Yamaha Niken GT reliable? We analysed 390 real MOT tests across 134 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha Niken GT is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha Niken GT.
Yamaha Niken GT Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha Niken GT. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha Niken GT MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha Niken GT to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha Niken GT Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Yamaha Niken GT models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Yamaha Niken GT Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha Niken GT owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha Niken GT MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha Niken GT year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 106 | 96.2% | 2,702 | 4,386 | 7,533 |
| 2020 | 72 | 88.9% | 4,206 | 7,746 | 12,186 |
| 2019 | 203 | 95.1% | 3,948 | 7,102 | 12,312 |
How Long Does a Yamaha Niken GT Last?
Based on 134 Yamaha Niken GT vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha Niken GT Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha Niken GT 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 Niken GT
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
96.2% MOT pass rate from 106 tests
88.9% MOT pass rate from 72 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha Niken GT is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.2% across 106 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha Niken GT Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha Niken GT THIS CAR | 94.4% | 390 | 6,400 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 |
| Hyundai Bayon Ultimate T-gdi MHEV | 88% | 485 | 21,756 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha Niken GT outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Yamaha Niken GT has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.4% across 390 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 tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Yamaha Niken GT 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 Niken GT owner drives around 1,226 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.