Model report · 2005–2025
YAMAHA YB
97cc
Petrol
Class 1
70.1%
first-time pass rate
22.1%
failed outright
15,006
median miles at test
77
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a YB
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
19 | 38 |
| steering and suspension |
|
14 | 28 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
5 | 10 |
| brakes |
|
5 | 10 |
| drive system |
|
2 | 4 |
| tyres |
|
2 | 4 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 2 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 2 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
1 | 2 |
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 YB beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA C90, HONDA CG125).
YAMAHA
YBR 125
71.0% pass · 125k tests
HONDA
C90
79.3% pass · 92.8k tests
HONDA
CG125
72.2% pass · 89.3k tests
HONDA
CBF125
73.3% pass · 84.4k 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 YB.