Model report · 2005–2025
YAMAHA TW
200cc
Petrol
Class 1
87.1%
first-time pass rate
5.3%
failed outright
11,823
median miles at test
170
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the TW's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%
A low-mileage TW passes first time 91.5% of the time; by 20k that's 80.0%.
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 TW
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
10 | 34.5 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
6 | 20.7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
4 | 13.8 |
| drive system |
|
3 | 10.3 |
| steering and suspension |
|
3 | 10.3 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 3.4 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 3.4 |
| body and structure |
|
1 | 3.4 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the TW beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YP250, YAMAHA WR250F, HONDA XR250).
YAMAHA
YP250
82.5% pass · 12.4k tests
YAMAHA
WR250F
78.0% pass · 10.5k tests
HONDA
XR250
78.8% pass · 9,277 tests
HONDA
CBF250
84.9% pass · 7,536 tests
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 TW.