Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs reliable? We analysed 1,356 real MOT tests across 441 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs.
Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 161 | 91.3% | 2,233 | 5,473 | 9,919 |
| 2020 | 162 | 88.3% | 2,387 | 5,490 | 9,288 |
| 2019 | 323 | 91.0% | 2,829 | 4,794 | 9,362 |
| 2018 | 457 | 86.0% | 3,708 | 7,359 | 11,853 |
| 2017 | 152 | 86.2% | 3,086 | 6,796 | 14,021 |
How Long Does a Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs Last?
Based on 441 Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs 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 R3 Abs
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.3% MOT pass rate from 161 tests
86.0% MOT pass rate from 457 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.3% across 161 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs THIS CAR | 88.3% | 1,356 | 6,088 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 |
| Skoda Superb SE L TDI | 87.5% | 1,751 | 49,449 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.3% across 1,356 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 R3 Abs 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 R3 Abs owner drives around 1,050 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.