Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Yamaha Hw?

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 2014 Yamaha Hw?

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 2014 Yamaha Hw?

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.

How many 2014 Yamaha Hw vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

30% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2014 Yamaha Hw reliable?

Based on MOT data from 102 vehicles, the 2014 Yamaha Hw has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2014 Yamaha Hw?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2014 Yamaha Hw are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (40.2% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (38.6% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (33.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2014 Yamaha Hw?

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 Hw (2014)

102 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.5% first-time pass rate

2014 Yamaha Hw

CarHunch analysed 102 real MOT records for the 2014 Yamaha Hw. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2014 Yamaha HW passes first time 85.5% of the time, beating the UK average of 80%, which is a solid result. However, 30.4% of vehicles in this cohort have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is notably high and worth taking seriously when evaluating a specific example.

The median mileage of just 15,153 miles suggests these are lightly-used machines, yet they're still accumulating nearly one failure per vehicle on average and over three advisories each, pointing to age-related wear rather than abuse. Before purchasing, get a pre-MOT inspection to specifically check brake and lighting systems, as these are likely culprits in the dangerous defects flagged in this dataset.

We have limited data for the 2014 Yamaha Hw — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

85.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

30.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.98

Over 6 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

15k

Middle half: 8k–23k

For context

These stats describe 102 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 102 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 40.2%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 33.3%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied · Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 17.9%

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.

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Before you buy a 2014 Yamaha Hw

Based on MOT data from 102 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 30.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Yamaha Hw 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.

15,153

typical

8,101

low mileage

22,594

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Yamaha Hw vehicles fall between 8,101 and 22,594 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,101 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.

✓ 8,101–22,594 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Yamaha Hws sit.

⚠ Over 30,501 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Yamaha Hw — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 28% of 2014 Yamaha Hws are still active.

Numbers are declining — 25 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (28% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.98

Avg failures per vehicle

3.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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