Yamaha MT-01
Real ownership data from 916 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 14.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 6.4% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 5.5% |
| Lights and indicators | user entered | 4.9% |
| Electrical | fail | 3.8% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 3.5% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 3.3% |
| Controls and cables | major | 2.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is other.
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 | 93.94% |
| 2010 | 26 | 6,634 mi | 393 | 94.03% |
| 2009 | 54 | 13,118 mi | 756 | 92.4% |
| 2008 | 78 | 12,250 mi | 780 | 87.48% |
| 2007 | 264 | 12,639 mi | 841 | 90.38% |
| 2006 | 198 | 13,625 mi | 1,037 | 89.78% |
| 2005 | 270 | 13,701 mi | 1,003 | 88.98% |
MT-01 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha MT-01?
Across 916 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (14.6% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (6.4% of all recorded faults), tyres (5.5% 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 6,958 and 21,824 miles.
Is the Yamaha MT-01 reliable?
89.84% of Yamaha MT-01 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 916 Yamaha MT-01 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.