YAMAHA YZF750R
Pass rate over time
The YZF750R's first-time pass rate has risen 2.5 points since 2006, 84.2% to 86.7%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage YZF750R passes first time 86.9% of the time; by 30k that's 81.9%.
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 YZF750R
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
21 | 30 |
| steering and suspension |
|
13 | 18.6 |
| brakes |
|
13 | 18.6 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
9 | 12.9 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
5 | 7.1 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
3 | 4.3 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 2.9 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
2 | 2.9 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 1.4 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 1.4 |
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 YZF750R beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (HONDA CBR600F, HONDA CBR900RR, YAMAHA YZF-R6).
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 YZF750R.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1994 (88.4% pass). Weakest: 1993 (81.4%).
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.