Pass rate over time
The AEROX R's first-time pass rate has risen 1.4 points since 2021, 82.1% to 83.5%.
What fails on a AEROX R
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
133 | 51 | 4.2× |
| brakes |
|
61 | 23.4 | 1.0× |
| tyres |
|
20 | 7.7 | 2.2× |
| steering |
|
12 | 4.6 | 2.7× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
10 | 3.8 | 4.1× |
| structure and attachments |
|
10 | 3.8 | 1.2× |
| suspension |
|
9 | 3.4 | 1.1× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
4 | 1.5 | — |
| wheels |
|
1 | 0.4 | 1.6× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 0.4 | 0.5× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the AEROX R beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT, PIAGGIO ZIP, PIAGGIO NRG).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the AEROX R.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2020 (83.1% pass). Weakest: 2019 (75.9%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
YAMAHA AEROX R FAQ
Is the YAMAHA AEROX R reliable?
The YAMAHA AEROX R is more reliable than average for its class: 79.5% of its 1,066 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #3686 of 5426 models.
What does a AEROX R fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 51% of all defects recorded against failed AEROX R tests.
What is the best year of AEROX R to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2020-registered examples do best (83.1%) and 2019 worst (75.9%). Condition and history still trump the year.