Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Yamaha Mt?

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 2018 Yamaha Mt?

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 2018 Yamaha Mt?

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 2018 Yamaha Mt reliable?

Based on MOT data from 592 vehicles, the 2018 Yamaha Mt has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Yamaha Mt?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 Yamaha Mt are: Exhaust noisy (61.7% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (24.5% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (23.5% 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 2018 Yamaha Mt?

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 Mt (2018)

592 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.7% first-time pass rate

2018 Yamaha Mt

CarHunch analysed 592 real MOT records for the 2018 Yamaha Mt. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 Yamaha MT is a genuinely reliable bike—its 93.7% first-time pass rate beats the UK average of 80% by a clear margin, and dangerous defects affect fewer than 9% of the fleet. This is a low-risk proposition for a used buyer.

Most examples average under 10,000 miles, which is perfectly normal for this age and type of machine, and the low failure count (0.35 per vehicle) confirms these are well-engineered. Before you buy, grab the full service history and confirm the chain and sprockets have been regularly maintained—that's where most advisories on this model cluster.

The 2018 Yamaha Mt passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ 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

93.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.35

Over 4.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 6k–12k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 1.5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 592 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 592 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 61.7%

Exhaust noisy

Tyre wear 24.5%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear 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.

Lighting 20.8%

Drive chain slightly loose · Rear reflector missing · Headlamp aim too high

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 17%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Drive chain worn but not considered excessive

Brake wear 9.4%

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · …

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

Suspension & steering 6.2%

Steering headbearing has slight free play · Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy

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 2018.

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Based on MOT data from 592 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 9% 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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 14,953 Yamaha Mt vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 35.4%

5,287

Silver 19.4%

2,904

Red 14%

2,095

Black 8.9%

1,327

Blue 7.7%

1,156

Purple 6.3%

941

White 3.2%

483

Orange 3%

449

Yellow 1.9%

286

Green 0.1%

Multi-colour 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Yamaha Mt 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.

8,430

typical

5,532

low mileage

12,055

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Yamaha Mt vehicles fall between 5,532 and 12,055 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,532 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.

✓ 5,532–12,055 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Yamaha Mts sit.

⚠ Over 16,274 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Yamaha Mt — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Yamaha Mts are still on the road.

Strong survival — 463 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.35

Avg failures per vehicle

1.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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