Yamaha R3 (YZF320-A)
Real ownership data from 93 UK R3 (YZF320-A) motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common R3 (YZF320-A) problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 11.1% |
| Suspension | major | 11.1% |
| Wheels | major | 11.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
R3 (YZF320-A) 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 | 28 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 28 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 3,818 mi | — | 100% |
| 2022 | 27 | 3,032 mi | 342 | 94.12% |
R3 (YZF320-A) questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha R3 (YZF320-A)?
Across 93 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are steering and head bearings (11.1% of all recorded faults), suspension (11.1% of all recorded faults), wheels (11.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha R3 (YZF320-A)?
The median Yamaha R3 (YZF320-A) in the UK has covered 3,032 miles, and typically rides about 342 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 988 and 6,481 miles.
Is the Yamaha R3 (YZF320-A) reliable?
94.44% of Yamaha R3 (YZF320-A) MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.24 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 93 Yamaha R3 (YZF320-A) motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.