Yamaha YDS7
Real ownership data from 94 UK YDS7 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common YDS7 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 13.6% |
| Tyres | fail | 6.8% |
| Suspension | fail | 5.4% |
| Brakes | fail | 4.8% |
| Wheels | fail | 4.1% |
| Other | fail | 3.4% |
| Chain and sprockets | user entered | 2.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
YDS7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 18 | 17,494 mi | 110 | 89.01% |
| 1972 | 40 | 13,032 mi | 194 | 87.33% |
| 1971 | 13 | 13,982 mi | 76 | 89.86% |
YDS7 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha YDS7?
Across 94 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (13.6% of all recorded faults), tyres (6.8% of all recorded faults), suspension (5.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha YDS7?
The median Yamaha YDS7 in the UK has covered 13,259 miles, and typically rides about 110 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 5,489 and 21,534 miles.
Is the Yamaha YDS7 reliable?
89.2% of Yamaha YDS7 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.38 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 94 Yamaha YDS7 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.