Yamaha Quad Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Yamaha Quad car check
Is the Yamaha Quad reliable? We analysed 1,645 real MOT tests across 202 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha Quad is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, position lamp(s) not working and direction indicators not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha Quad.
Yamaha Quad Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha Quad. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha Quad MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha Quad to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha Quad Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Yamaha Quad fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Yamaha Quad Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha Quad owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha Quad MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha Quad year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56 | 83.9% | 778 | 2,973 | 5,546 |
| 2009 | 52 | 75.0% | 972 | 1,872 | 4,110 |
| 2008 | 300 | 85.0% | 1,584 | 3,818 | 7,306 |
| 2007 | 392 | 83.9% | 1,850 | 3,461 | 6,760 |
| 2006 | 363 | 85.7% | 716 | 2,910 | 5,596 |
| 2005 | 130 | 83.1% | 714 | 2,791 | 6,386 |
| 2004 | 103 | 81.6% | 112 | 1,106 | 3,651 |
| 2003 | 86 | 84.9% | 196 | 1,058 | 3,040 |
How Long Does a Yamaha Quad Last?
Based on 202 Yamaha Quad vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha Quad Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha Quad 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 Quad
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
85.7% MOT pass rate from 363 tests
75.0% MOT pass rate from 52 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha Quad is 2006, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.7% across 363 tests. The 2009 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha Quad Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha Quad THIS CAR | 84.2% | 1,645 | 2,845 mi | 23 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 |
| Fiat 500 Colour Therapy | 85.6% | 1,366 | 46,736 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha Quad trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Yamaha QuadShould you buy a used Yamaha Quad?
The Yamaha Quad has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.2% across 1,645 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Yamaha Quad are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (27 recorded failures), position lamp(s) not working (24), and direction indicators not working (22). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Yamaha Quad owner drives around 318 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 Quad models stay on UK roads for around 23 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.