Yamaha TW200
Real ownership data from 65 UK TW200 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common TW200 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 21.8% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 5.6% |
| Brakes | fail | 3.3% |
| Electrical | major | 3.3% |
| Tyres | fail | 3% |
| Other | major | 2.6% |
| Wheels | major | 2.3% |
| Fluid leaks | major | 2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
TW200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 | 8,390 mi | 4,482 | 96.77% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1,856 mi | 318 | 80.77% |
| 1995 | 6 | 11,044 mi | 548 | 89.33% |
TW200 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha TW200?
Across 65 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (21.8% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (5.6% of all recorded faults), brakes (3.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha TW200?
The median Yamaha TW200 in the UK has covered 6,834 miles, and typically rides about 253 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,364 and 11,362 miles.
Is the Yamaha TW200 reliable?
86.06% of Yamaha TW200 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.6 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 65 Yamaha TW200 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.