Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.
“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.
Pass rate over time
The JOG R's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2005 (72.7% → 73.3%).
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage JOG R passes first time 69.1% of the time; by 20k that's 52.1%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a JOG R
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
2,059 | 40.5 | 3.9× |
| brakes |
|
955 | 18.8 | 2.2× |
| steering and suspension |
|
777 | 15.3 | 2.5× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
421 | 8.3 | 2.2× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
349 | 6.9 | 5.2× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
203 | 4 | 0.9× |
| body and structure |
|
161 | 3.2 | 3.8× |
| Items Not Tested |
|
60 | 1.2 | 7.9× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
52 | 1 | 1.0× |
| tyres |
|
46 | 0.9 | 0.7× |
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 JOG R beats 2 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 JOG R.
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Pass rate by registration year
Highest pass rate: 2007 (68.3%). Lowest: 2005 (63.8%). Every Jog R year compared →
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 JOG R FAQ
Is the YAMAHA JOG R reliable?
The YAMAHA JOG R is less reliable than average for its class: 66.1% of its 7,741 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4960 of 5428 models.
What does a JOG R fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling: 41% of all defects recorded against failed JOG R tests.
What is the best year of JOG R to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2007-registered examples do best (68.3%) and 2005 worst (63.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.
How many miles will a JOG R last?
The median JOG R shows 5,995 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 52.1% of the time, so mileage alone rarely decides the result.
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