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2007 Yamaha Why (yh50) MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Why (yh50) models manufactured in 2007, based on 32 real MOT test results.

62.5%
Pass Rate
37.5%
Fail Rate
32
Total Tests
6,887
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2007 Yamaha Why (yh50) MOT Analysis

The 2007 Yamaha Why (yh50) has an MOT pass rate of 62.5% based on 32 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 6,887 miles on the odometer. With a 37.5% failure rate, the 2007 Why (yh50) is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2007 Yamaha Why (yh50) is Motorcycle suspension, responsible for 6.3% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from £200–500. Motorcycle brakes is the second most common issue at 3.1%. Non-component advisories follows at 3.1%.

⚠ Based on limited data (32 tests)

Top failures specific to 2007 models only. The overall Why (yh50) page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle suspension 6.3%
Motorcycle brakes 3.1%
Non-component advisories 3.1%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Suspension6.3%2
2Motorcycle Brakes3.1%1
3Non-component Advisories3.1%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 6,887 mi

For 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.

Motorcycle suspension9.08% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes4.54% per 10K miNon-component advisories4.54% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle suspension9.086.3%2
Motorcycle brakes4.543.1%1
Non-component advisories4.543.1%1

Mileage Statistics

6,887
Mean
6,988
Median
3,412
25th Percentile
8,961
75th Percentile
54.45% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2007 Yamaha Why (yh50) has an MOT pass rate of 62.5% based on 32 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 6,887 miles on the odometer. With a 37.5% failure rate, the 2007 Why (yh50) is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2007 Yamaha Why (yh50), budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. With relatively low average mileage of 6,887 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle suspension — 6.3% of failures

Motorcycle suspension issues account for 6.3% of MOT failures on 2007 Yamaha Why (yh50) models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Motorcycle brakes — 3.1% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 3.1% of MOT failures on 2007 Yamaha Why (yh50) models. 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).

Non-component advisories — 3.1% of failures

Non-component advisories issues account for 3.1% of MOT failures on 2007 Yamaha Why (yh50) models. Non-component advisories issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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