Yamaha NS
Real ownership data from 921 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 22% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 5.8% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 2.7% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 2.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 2.2% |
| Suspension | major | 1.8% |
| Other | dangerous | 1.7% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 1.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
NS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 31 | 11,945 mi | 1,722 | 64.13% |
| 2017 | 193 | 11,305 mi | 1,464 | 75.32% |
| 2016 | 237 | 11,639 mi | 1,481 | 70.48% |
| 2015 | 165 | 13,964 mi | 1,632 | 72.8% |
| 2014 | 237 | 14,099 mi | 1,768 | 61.44% |
| 2013 | 54 | 13,118 mi | 1,882 | 69.9% |
NS questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha NS?
Across 921 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (22% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (5.8% of all recorded faults), brakes (2.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha NS?
The median Yamaha NS in the UK has covered 12,538 miles, and typically rides about 1,643 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,497 and 17,467 miles.
Is the Yamaha NS reliable?
69.17% of Yamaha NS MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.42 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 921 Yamaha NS motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.