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

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87.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-3.6%

vs Yamaha Avg

6

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Yamaha Raptor — MOT Reliability Overview

The Yamaha Raptor has an average MOT pass rate of 87.3%, which is 3.6 percentage points below the Yamaha brand average of 90.8%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Raptor is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Yamaha Raptor fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction. If you are preparing your Raptor for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

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

2011

Based on 34 vehicles

55.9%Below Average
Yamaha average: 90.8%
Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

11.1%

2008

Based on 119 vehicles

89.9%Excellent
Yamaha average: 90.8%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

2.4%

2007

Based on 124 vehicles

96.8%Excellent
Yamaha average: 90.8%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

1.3%

2006

Based on 134 vehicles

94.0%Excellent
Yamaha average: 90.8%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

7.3%

2005

Based on 45 vehicles

93.3%Excellent
Yamaha average: 90.8%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

7.1%

0

Based on 223 vehicles

93.7%Excellent
Yamaha average: 90.8%
Mileage at 5yr

7k mi

Top MOT Failures — Yamaha Raptor

The most common reasons a Yamaha Raptor fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

29.4%
2

A tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction

29.4%
Yamaha Raptor Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear

29.4%

Front

23.5%

Rear Offside

20.6%

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

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Yamaha Raptor

Yamaha Raptor — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Yamaha Raptor MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Yamaha Raptor?
The average MOT pass rate for the Yamaha Raptor is 87.3% 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 Raptor?
The most common MOT failures on the Yamaha Raptor are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (29.4%), A tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction (29.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Yamaha Raptor reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 87.3%, the Yamaha Raptor 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 Raptor?
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 Raptor?
Typical mileage for the Yamaha Raptor: 7,134 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Raptor to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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