Yamaha NS
Real ownership data from 923 UK NS motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common NS problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 19.5% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 15.8% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 7.7% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 6.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 5.9% |
| Tyres | fail | 5.5% |
| Exhaust and emissions | dangerous | 5.5% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 4.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is electrical.
NS 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 | 31 | 11,945 mi | 1,580 | 64.21% |
| 2017 | 195 | 11,531 mi | 1,428 | 75.14% |
| 2016 | 237 | 11,729 mi | 1,481 | 70.52% |
| 2015 | 165 | 13,964 mi | 1,632 | 73.06% |
| 2014 | 237 | 14,260 mi | 1,774 | 61.36% |
| 2013 | 54 | 13,118 mi | 1,882 | 70.19% |
NS questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha NS?
Across 923 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (19.5% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (15.8% of all recorded faults), suspension (7.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha NS?
The median Yamaha NS in the UK has covered 12,727 miles, and typically rides about 1,627 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,666 and 17,526 miles.
Is the Yamaha NS reliable?
69.22% of Yamaha NS 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 923 Yamaha NS motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.