Yamaha SRX400 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Yamaha SRX400 car check
Is the Yamaha SRX400 reliable? We analysed 756 real MOT tests across 101 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha SRX400 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies and drive chain worn to excess. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha SRX400.
Yamaha SRX400 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha SRX400. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha SRX400 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha SRX400 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha SRX400 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Yamaha SRX400 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Yamaha SRX400 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha SRX400 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha SRX400 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha SRX400 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 68 | 82.4% | 16,728 | 42,824 | 63,958 |
| 1998 | 54 | 79.6% | 17,778 | 30,122 | 35,863 |
| 1997 | 151 | 71.5% | 21,239 | 27,507 | 37,760 |
| 1995 | 62 | 75.8% | 27,756 | 36,207 | 56,148 |
| 1994 | 102 | 74.5% | 27,535 | 41,279 | 58,316 |
How Long Does a Yamaha SRX400 Last?
Based on 101 Yamaha SRX400 vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha SRX400 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha SRX400 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 SRX400
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
82.4% MOT pass rate from 68 tests
71.5% MOT pass rate from 151 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha SRX400 is 2001, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.4% across 68 tests. The 1997 model year has the lowest pass rate at 71.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha SRX400 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha SRX400 THIS CAR | 76.7% | 756 | 33,073 mi | 32 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 Movano L2H2 F3500 Prime T D Ss | 77.7% | 891 | 34,878 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha SRX400 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Yamaha SRX400Should you buy a used Yamaha SRX400?
The Yamaha SRX400 has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.7% across 756 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 SRX400 are shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (18 recorded failures), stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (11), and drive chain worn to excess (10). 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 SRX400 owner drives around 560 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 SRX400 models stay on UK roads for around 32 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.