Yamaha YP1 25R
Real ownership data from 691 UK YP1 25R motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common YP1 25R problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 13.8% |
| Brakes | major | 13.3% |
| Suspension | major | 8% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 7% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 7% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 4.8% |
| Other | dangerous | 2.7% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 0.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
YP1 25R 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 13 | 22,312 mi | 1,444 | 53.33% |
| 2006 | 17 | 13,366 mi | 2,362 | 72.73% |
| 2005 | 23 | 20,056 mi | 1,307 | 66.67% |
| 2004 | 28 | 11,276 mi | 2,806 | 70% |
| 2003 | 42 | 7,892 mi | 483 | 70.83% |
| 2002 | 65 | 13,676 mi | 1,597 | 66.23% |
| 2001 | 111 | 13,930 mi | 1,364 | 73.12% |
| 2000 | 210 | 12,376 mi | 1,176 | 67.61% |
| 1999 | 174 | 13,778 mi | 1,069 | 65.29% |
YP1 25R questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha YP1 25R?
Across 691 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (13.8% of all recorded faults), brakes (13.3% of all recorded faults), suspension (8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha YP1 25R?
The median Yamaha YP1 25R in the UK has covered 12,901 miles, and typically rides about 1,340 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,303 and 18,884 miles.
Is the Yamaha YP1 25R reliable?
67.52% of Yamaha YP1 25R MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.16 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 691 Yamaha YP1 25R motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.