Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Yamaha TZR50: MOT pass rate by registration year
Which TZR50 years pass first time, and which fall short of the model's 52.4% average, from 2,051 DVSA tests.
Pass rate by registration year
Highest pass rate: 2004 (52.9% of 871 tests). Lowest: 2003 (49.8% of 699). Years more than two points below the model average: 2003.
| Registered | Tests | First-time pass | vs model (52.4%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 699 | 49.8% | -2.6 pp |
| 2004 | 871 | 52.9% | +0.5 pp |
| 2005 | 217 | 51.6% | -0.8 pp |
| 2008 | 55 | 50.9% | -1.5 pp |
Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years. A first-time MOT pass is a roadworthiness check, not a full mechanical inspection.
Pass rate over time
Questions
- Which TZR50 years have the lowest MOT pass rate?
- 2003 registered examples pass first time less often than the Yamaha TZR50 overall (52.4%); the 2003 cohort is lowest at 49.8% from 699 tests.
- Which TZR50 year has the highest MOT pass rate?
- 2004, at 52.9% of 871 first tests (2005–2025).
- How much does the TZR50 pass rate vary by year?
- 3.1 percentage points between the highest (2004, 52.9%) and lowest (2003, 49.8%) cohorts with at least 50 tests. Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
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