Yamaha YN
Real ownership data from 565 UK YN motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common YN problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 6.8% |
| Suspension | major | 4.6% |
| Other | dangerous | 4.2% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 2.5% |
| Brakes | fail | 2% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 1.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 0.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 0.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is other.
YN 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 | 17 | 7,249 mi | 1,165 | 87.5% |
| 2017 | 52 | 9,356 mi | 942 | 78.75% |
| 2016 | 70 | 7,644 mi | 884 | 78.07% |
| 2015 | 127 | 7,770 mi | 1,002 | 78.52% |
| 2014 | 213 | 8,750 mi | 1,070 | 71.4% |
| 2013 | 63 | 8,126 mi | 926 | 77.42% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4,145 mi | 608 | 91.18% |
YN questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha YN?
Across 565 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (6.8% of all recorded faults), suspension (4.6% of all recorded faults), other (4.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha YN?
The median Yamaha YN in the UK has covered 8,184 miles, and typically rides about 962 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,770 and 12,361 miles.
Is the Yamaha YN reliable?
75.93% of Yamaha YN MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.07 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 565 Yamaha YN motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.