Yamaha Aerox
Real ownership data from 12,403 UK Aerox motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Aerox problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Controls and cables | user entered | 23.7% |
| Frame and structure | dangerous | 10.4% |
| Brakes | fail | 9.5% |
| Suspension | user entered | 8.9% |
| Fluid leaks | fail | 8.3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | user entered | 8.3% |
| Electrical | minor | 5.7% |
| Fuel system | fail | 4.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fluid leaks.
Aerox mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | 5,719 mi | 754 | 72.73% |
| 2020 | 136 | 8,210 mi | 1,680 | 81.58% |
| 2019 | 193 | 8,722 mi | 1,494 | 75.97% |
| 2018 | 183 | 9,946 mi | 1,284 | 78% |
| 2017 | 35 | 6,253 mi | 2,929 | 82.35% |
| 2016 | 73 | 12,834 mi | 1,086 | 76.47% |
| 2015 | 62 | 15,027 mi | 2,099 | 64.42% |
| 2014 | 109 | 10,560 mi | 1,742 | 67.94% |
| 2013 | 275 | 13,376 mi | 1,884 | 63.83% |
| 2012 | 384 | 14,391 mi | 1,903 | 65.68% |
| 2011 | 406 | 14,524 mi | 2,551 | 62.36% |
| 2010 | 624 | 14,737 mi | 2,590 | 62.42% |
| 2009 | 685 | 15,623 mi | 2,271 | 61.18% |
| 2008 | 652 | 14,348 mi | 2,298 | 62.94% |
| 2007 | 625 | 14,168 mi | 2,226 | 59.91% |
| 2006 | 724 | 15,151 mi | 2,166 | 57.17% |
| 2005 | 879 | 13,416 mi | 2,005 | 58.83% |
| 2004 | 1,133 | 11,828 mi | 1,422 | 56.75% |
| 2003 | 939 | 10,885 mi | 1,450 | 57.95% |
| 2002 | 1,214 | 11,048 mi | 1,362 | 57.25% |
Aerox questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha Aerox?
Across 12,403 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are controls and cables (23.7% of all recorded faults), frame and structure (10.4% of all recorded faults), brakes (9.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha Aerox?
The median Yamaha Aerox in the UK has covered 12,284 miles, and typically rides about 1,635 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,417 and 17,868 miles.
Is the Yamaha Aerox reliable?
60.69% of Yamaha Aerox MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.06 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 12,403 Yamaha Aerox motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.