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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Yamaha R1Z. Check any R1Z by registration number below.

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83.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-7.5%

vs Yamaha Avg

1

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Yamaha R1Z — MOT Reliability Overview

The Yamaha R1Z has an average MOT pass rate of 83.3%, which is 7.5 percentage points below the Yamaha brand average of 90.8%. This is a strong result, indicating that the R1Z is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Yamaha R1Z, 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 R1Z performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 12 vehicles

83.3%Good
Yamaha average: 90.8%
Mileage at 5yr

18k mi

Other Yamaha Models

Compare MOT reliability across Yamaha models.

Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

94.3% pass rate

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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 R1Z

Yamaha R1Z — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Yamaha R1Z MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Yamaha R1Z?
The average MOT pass rate for the Yamaha R1Z is 83.3% 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 R1Z?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Yamaha R1Z reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 83.3%, the Yamaha R1Z is rated as "Good" 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 R1Z?
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 R1Z?
Typical mileage for the Yamaha R1Z: 17,705 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used R1Z to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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