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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Yamaha R1. Check any R1 by registration number below.

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93.8%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.0%

vs Yamaha Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Yamaha R1 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Yamaha R1 has an average MOT pass rate of 93.8%, which is 3.0 percentage points above the Yamaha brand average of 90.8%. This is a strong result, indicating that the R1 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Yamaha R1, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Yamaha R1 performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 224 vehicles

93.8%Excellent
Yamaha average: 90.8%
Mileage at 5yr

25k mi

Other Yamaha Models

Compare MOT reliability across Yamaha models.

Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

94.3% pass rate

Yamaha Mt-07 Abs (35kw)

84.6% pass rate

Yamaha Xvs 650 A

90.2% pass rate

Yamaha Yzf R1m 17

98.8% pass rate

Yamaha Fz750

95.2% pass rate

Yamaha Sr125

84.0% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Yamaha R1

Yamaha R1 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Yamaha R1 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Yamaha R1?
The average MOT pass rate for the Yamaha R1 is 93.8% compared to the Yamaha average of 90.8%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Yamaha R1?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Yamaha R1 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 93.8%, the Yamaha R1 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Yamaha R1?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Yamaha R1?
Typical mileage for the Yamaha R1: 25,017 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used R1 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Yamaha R1's MOT History

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