Yamaha GPD
Real ownership data from 1,610 UK GPD motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GPD problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 15.3% |
| Other | dangerous | 14.7% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 10.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 9.7% |
| Frame and structure | dangerous | 5.9% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 4.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 4.1% |
| Fuel system | major | 3.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is frame and structure.
GPD 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 11 | 15,382 mi | 4,765 | 81.82% |
| 2017 | 145 | 32,737 mi | 6,280 | 84.34% |
| 2016 | 1,155 | 38,404 mi | 6,312 | 83.14% |
| 2015 | 289 | 27,217 mi | 4,638 | 82.35% |
GPD questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha GPD?
Across 1,610 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (15.3% of all recorded faults), other (14.7% of all recorded faults), wheels (10.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha GPD?
The median Yamaha GPD in the UK has covered 35,596 miles, and typically rides about 6,016 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 15,925 and 65,182 miles.
Is the Yamaha GPD reliable?
83.13% of Yamaha GPD MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.03 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 1,610 Yamaha GPD motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.