Yamaha Ty Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Yamaha Ty reliable? We analysed 417 real MOT tests across 192 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha Ty is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre is unsuitable, wheel bearings have excessive free play and tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha Ty.
Yamaha Ty Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha Ty. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha Ty Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Yamaha Ty fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Yamaha Ty Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha Ty owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
How Long Does a Yamaha Ty Last?
Based on 192 Yamaha Ty vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha Ty Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha Ty MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Yamaha Ty Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha Ty THIS CAR | 87.3% | 417 | 995 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 |
| Seat Leon Xcellence Lux PHEV S-a | 89% | 410 | 30,608 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha Ty outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Yamaha TyShould you buy a used Yamaha Ty?
The Yamaha Ty has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.3% across 417 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 Ty are tyre is unsuitable (4 recorded failures), wheel bearings have excessive free play (4), and tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (3). 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 Ty owner drives around 39 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.