YAMAHA WILD STAR
Pass rate over time
The WILD STAR's first-time pass rate has fallen 2.9 points since 2008, 82.9% to 80.0%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage WILD STAR passes first time 88.2% of the time; by 30k that's 85.7%.
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 WILD STAR
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
36 | 42.9 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
25 | 29.8 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
6 | 7.1 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
4 | 4.8 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
4 | 4.8 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
4 | 4.8 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
2 | 2.4 |
| steering and suspension |
|
1 | 1.2 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 1.2 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 1.2 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the WILD STAR beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, SUZUKI GSF1200).
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 WILD STAR.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2000 (88.0% pass). Weakest: 2002 (86.2%).
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.