Yadea G5S
Real ownership data from 264 UK G5S motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common G5S problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | major | 12.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 12.9% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 9.7% |
| Brakes | major | 9.7% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 6.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is steering and head bearings.
G5S mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 66 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 94 | 8,428 mi | — | 92.31% |
| 2022 | 46 | 7,527 mi | 1,456 | 80.65% |
G5S questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yadea G5S?
Across 264 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are suspension (12.9% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (12.9% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (9.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yadea G5S?
The median Yadea G5S in the UK has covered 7,973 miles, and typically rides about 1,456 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,026 and 10,399 miles.
Is the Yadea G5S reliable?
87.14% of Yadea G5S MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.4 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 264 Yadea G5S motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.