Yamaha Majesty MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 1,611 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 21.5%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Yamaha Majesty MOT Reliability Overview
The Yamaha Majesty is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,611 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 6 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.5% and a failure rate of 21.5%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Yamaha Majesty earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Yamaha Majesty presents for MOT with approximately 18,082 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 1997 models achieve the highest pass rate at 80.9%, while 1999 models have the lowest at 72.7%. This 8.2 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Yamaha Majesty is Motorcycle brakes, affecting 22.5% of all tests. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. The second most common issue is Motorcycle tyres at 7.0%. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors rounds out the top three at 5.6%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Best Year to Buy
📈 How Each Vintage Ages
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Yamaha Majesty. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 3 to 8 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Yamaha Majesty shows a relatively stable failure rate after warranty — the change of 0% is negligible. Peak failure occurs at age 8 (27.8% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Brakes | 23.0% | 370 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Tyres | 7.0% | 113 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 5.6% | 90 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Suspension | 3.8% | 62 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 3.7% | 59 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling | 3.0% | 48 |
| 7 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 2.9% | 47 |
| 8 | Motorcycle Steering | 2.4% | 39 |
| 9 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 1.9% | 30 |
| 10 | Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust | 1.0% | 16 |
| 11 | Non-component Advisories | 0.4% | 7 |
| 12 | Motorcycle Wheels | 0.3% | 5 |
| 13 | Motorcycle Driving Controls | 0.2% | 4 |
| 14 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.2% | 4 |
| 15 | Items Not Tested | 0.2% | 4 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 18,082 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle brakes | 12.70 | 23.0% | 370 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 3.88 | 7.0% | 113 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 3.09 | 5.6% | 90 |
| Motorcycle suspension | 2.13 | 3.8% | 62 |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 2.03 | 3.7% | 59 |
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 1.65 | 3.0% | 48 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 1.61 | 2.9% | 47 |
| Motorcycle steering | 1.34 | 2.4% | 39 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 1.03 | 1.9% | 30 |
| Motorcycle fuel and exhaust | 0.55 | 1.0% | 16 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.24 | 0.4% | 7 |
| Motorcycle wheels | 0.17 | 0.3% | 5 |
| Motorcycle driving controls | 0.14 | 0.2% | 4 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.14 | 0.2% | 4 |
| Items Not Tested | 0.14 | 0.2% | 4 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Yamaha Majesty has 18,082 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Yamaha Majesty has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 11.89% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Yamaha Majesty MOT Data
The Yamaha Majesty is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,611 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 6 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.5% and a failure rate of 21.5%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Yamaha Majesty owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle brakes and motorcycle tyres for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Majesty is likely to perform.
Motorcycle brakes — 22.5% of failures
Motorcycle brakes issues account for 22.5% of MOT failures on the Yamaha Majesty. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Motorcycle tyres — 7.0% of failures
Motorcycle tyres issues account for 7.0% of MOT failures on the Yamaha Majesty. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 5.6% of failures
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 5.6% of MOT failures on the Yamaha Majesty. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Yamaha Majesty?
Based on 1,611 MOT tests in our database, the Yamaha Majesty has an overall pass rate of 78.5% (21.5% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Yamaha Majesty?
The top 3 reasons a Yamaha Majesty fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle brakes (22.5%), 2. Motorcycle tyres (7.0%), 3. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors (5.6%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Yamaha Majesty reliable?
With a 21.5% MOT failure rate, the Majesty is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Yamaha Majesty?
Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle brakes (22.5%); Motorcycle tyres (7.0%); Motorcycle lamps and reflectors (5.6%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.