Yamaha MT-07
Real ownership data from 14,738 UK MT-07 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common MT-07 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 7.9% |
| Frame and structure | major | 5.7% |
| Suspension | major | 5.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 5.2% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 4.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 3.8% |
| Controls and cables | major | 3.8% |
| Electrical | fail | 3.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fluid leaks.
MT-07 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 584 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 632 | 4,716 mi | — | 100% |
| 2024 | 685 | 2,294 mi | — | 100% |
| 2023 | 618 | 6,246 mi | 712 | 84.86% |
| 2022 | 971 | 6,571 mi | 1,467 | 90.14% |
| 2021 | 892 | 8,080 mi | 1,468 | 90.04% |
| 2020 | 841 | 9,918 mi | 1,518 | 90.69% |
| 2019 | 1,307 | 10,330 mi | 1,470 | 90.12% |
| 2018 | 1,518 | 12,592 mi | 1,480 | 89.07% |
| 2017 | 1,917 | 14,316 mi | 1,465 | 90.46% |
| 2016 | 1,775 | 14,383 mi | 1,382 | 86.17% |
| 2015 | 1,644 | 15,758 mi | 1,417 | 85.13% |
| 2014 | 1,327 | 16,045 mi | 1,422 | 86.2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 17,871 mi | 1,904 | 94.44% |
| 2008 | 7 | 14,792 mi | 1,105 | 90.48% |
| 2006 | 5 | 16,666 mi | 1,205 | 77.27% |
MT-07 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha MT-07?
Across 14,738 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (7.9% of all recorded faults), frame and structure (5.7% of all recorded faults), suspension (5.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha MT-07?
The median Yamaha MT-07 in the UK has covered 12,382 miles, and typically rides about 1,447 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,635 and 20,893 miles.
Is the Yamaha MT-07 reliable?
87.91% of Yamaha MT-07 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.01 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 14,738 Yamaha MT-07 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.