Yamaha Gpd (2015)
2015 Yamaha Gpd
CarHunch analysed 289 real MOT records for the 2015 Yamaha Gpd. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 Yamaha GPD passes its MOT first time at 87.2%, which is comfortably above the UK average of 80%, but the headline concern is that 38.4% of these scooters have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history—a significantly elevated rate that warrants serious scrutiny of any used example you're considering. This isn't a reliability problem in the traditional sense; it's a safety and maintenance discipline issue.
These machines are typically ridden gently, with a median mileage of just 17,192 miles for a nine-year-old vehicle, yet they average 0.92 failures and 3.4 advisories per test, suggesting that owners often neglect routine maintenance until the MOT forces their hand. Before purchase, have any candidate thoroughly inspected by a qualified two-wheeler mechanic and request full MOT history to see exactly what defects have been flagged.
What to check before buying a 2015 Yamaha Gpd
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 38.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Yamaha Gpd vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2015 Yamaha Gpd vehicles fall between 9,393 and 33,703 miles.
2015 Yamaha Gpd — Still on the Road
117 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 55% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 Yamaha Gpd
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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37.1%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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33.6%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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30.6%
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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29.7%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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29.3%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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21%
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick
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18.8%
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick
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17%
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.
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