Yamaha NIKEN
Real ownership data from 93 UK NIKEN motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common NIKEN problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | dangerous | 7.8% |
| Lights and indicators | prs | 7.8% |
| Suspension | major | 2% |
| Brakes | major | 2% |
| Steering and head bearings | prs | 2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
NIKEN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 39 | 4,396 mi | 1,367 | 97.4% |
| 2020 | 16 | 5,544 mi | 1,282 | 96.15% |
| 2019 | 10 | 6,418 mi | 864 | 94.44% |
| 2018 | 28 | 8,253 mi | 1,331 | 97.03% |
NIKEN questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha NIKEN?
Across 93 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (7.8% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (7.8% of all recorded faults), suspension (2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha NIKEN?
The median Yamaha NIKEN in the UK has covered 5,844 miles, and typically rides about 1,298 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,869 and 11,592 miles.
Is the Yamaha NIKEN reliable?
96.62% of Yamaha NIKEN MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.19 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 93 Yamaha NIKEN motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.