Yamaha Tzr 50 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Yamaha Tzr 50 reliable? We analysed 1,410 real MOT tests across 221 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha Tzr 50 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, reflector on motorcycle missing and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha Tzr 50.
Yamaha Tzr 50 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha Tzr 50. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha Tzr 50 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha Tzr 50 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha Tzr 50 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Yamaha Tzr 50 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Yamaha Tzr 50 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha Tzr 50 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha Tzr 50 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha Tzr 50 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 129 | 63.6% | 5,054 | 9,637 | 16,190 |
| 2004 | 657 | 67.7% | 6,085 | 8,906 | 12,155 |
| 2003 | 519 | 63.8% | 7,264 | 11,070 | 14,862 |
How Long Does a Yamaha Tzr 50 Last?
Based on 221 Yamaha Tzr 50 vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha Tzr 50 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha Tzr 50 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 Tzr 50
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
67.7% MOT pass rate from 657 tests
63.6% MOT pass rate from 129 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha Tzr 50 is 2004, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 67.7% across 657 tests. The 2005 model year has the lowest pass rate at 63.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha Tzr 50 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha Tzr 50 THIS CAR | 65.5% | 1,410 | 9,635 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 |
| Honda Cmx 500 A2-L | 94.8% | 1,280 | 3,945 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha Tzr 50 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Yamaha Tzr 50 has an overall MOT pass rate of 65.5% across 1,410 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Yamaha Tzr 50 are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (71 recorded failures), reflector on motorcycle missing (64), and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (59). 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 Tzr 50 owner drives around 890 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 Tzr 50 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.