Yamaha MT-01
Real ownership data from 914 UK MT-01 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common MT-01 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 6.4% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 5.6% |
| Other | dangerous | 3.5% |
| Suspension | major | 3% |
| Brakes | major | 1.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 1% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 0.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 0.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
MT-01 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 21 | 11,381 mi | 526 | 93.89% |
| 2010 | 26 | 6,634 mi | 393 | 93.98% |
| 2009 | 54 | 13,118 mi | 756 | 92.38% |
| 2008 | 78 | 12,250 mi | 780 | 87.48% |
| 2007 | 263 | 12,630 mi | 841 | 90.36% |
| 2006 | 198 | 13,625 mi | 1,037 | 89.74% |
| 2005 | 269 | 13,789 mi | 1,009 | 88.94% |
MT-01 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha MT-01?
Across 914 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (6.4% of all recorded faults), tyres (5.6% of all recorded faults), other (3.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha MT-01?
The median Yamaha MT-01 in the UK has covered 12,989 miles, and typically rides about 871 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,957 and 21,759 miles.
Is the Yamaha MT-01 reliable?
89.81% of Yamaha MT-01 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.44 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 914 Yamaha MT-01 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.