Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Yamaha Aerox R?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2020 Yamaha Aerox R?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2020 Yamaha Aerox R?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2020 Yamaha Aerox R reliable?

Based on MOT data from 135 vehicles, the 2020 Yamaha Aerox R has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Yamaha Aerox R?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha Aerox R (2020)

135 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.3% first-time pass rate

2020 Yamaha Aerox R

CarHunch analysed 135 real MOT records for the 2020 Yamaha Aerox R. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2020 Yamaha Aerox R has a first-time MOT pass rate of 70.8%, which sits 9.2 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests these machines are prone to test failures. While dangerous defects are relatively uncommon at 11.1%, the below-average pass rate is the key concern for a prospective buyer.

At 6,040 median miles, these scooters are lightly used for their age, which makes the pass rate lag even more worth investigating. The average vehicle racks up 0.32 failures and 0.8 advisories per test, pointing to minor wear items and maintenance oversights rather than catastrophic problems—so budget for routine attention before your MOT to improve your chances of a clean pass.

We have limited data for the 2020 Yamaha Aerox R — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

11.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.32

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–9k

For context

These stats describe 135 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 135 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	134	89.2%	0.32

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Yamaha Aerox R vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

6,040

typical

3,047

low mileage

9,061

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Yamaha Aerox R vehicles fall between 3,047 and 9,061 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,047 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 3,047–9,061 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Yamaha Aerox Rs sit.

⚠ Over 12,232 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Yamaha Aerox R — Still on the Road

Most 2020 Yamaha Aerox Rs are still being driven.

65 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.32

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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