Model report · 2005–2025
YAMAHA YZF450
450cc
Petrol
Class 2
81.4%
first-time pass rate
15.3%
failed outright
3,604
median miles at test
59
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a YZF450
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
6 | 21.4 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
4 | 14.3 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
4 | 14.3 |
| tyres |
|
3 | 10.7 |
| brakes |
|
3 | 10.7 |
| suspension |
|
3 | 10.7 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
2 | 7.1 |
| steering |
|
1 | 3.6 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 3.6 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 3.6 |
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 YZF450 beats 1 of its 1 closest rivals (HONDA CBR400).
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 YZF450.