Yamaha Yzf R1M 17 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Yamaha Yzf R1M 17 car check
Is the Yamaha Yzf R1M 17 reliable? We analysed 598 real MOT tests across 134 vehicles to find out.
Got a specific Yamaha Yzf R1M 17? Enter the reg for a free check:
The Yamaha Yzf R1M 17 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha Yzf R1M 17.
Yamaha Yzf R1M 17 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha Yzf R1M 17. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha Yzf R1M 17 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha Yzf R1M 17 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha Yzf R1M 17 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Yamaha Yzf R1M 17 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Yamaha Yzf R1M 17 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha Yzf R1M 17 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha Yzf R1M 17 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha Yzf R1M 17 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 578 | 94.8% | 3,685 | 6,354 | 10,710 |
How Long Does a Yamaha Yzf R1M 17 Last?
Based on 134 Yamaha Yzf R1M 17 vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha Yzf R1M 17 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha Yzf R1M 17 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 Yzf R1M 17
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.8% MOT pass rate from 578 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha Yzf R1M 17 is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.8% across 578 tests.
How Does the Yamaha Yzf R1M 17 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha Yzf R1M 17 THIS CAR | 94.6% | 598 | 6,403 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 |
| Ducati 750SS | 89.3% | 997 | 20,155 mi | 35 yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha Yzf R1M 17 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
Found a Yamaha Yzf R1M 17 you like?
Run a full vehicle history check on the specific car. See finance, stolen, write-off, mileage and MOT data for that exact vehicle.
Check a specific Yamaha Yzf R1M 17Should you buy a used Yamaha Yzf R1M 17?
The Yamaha Yzf R1M 17 has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.6% across 598 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 Yzf R1M 17 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 Yzf R1M 17 owner drives around 836 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.