Yamaha Mw (2015)
2015 Yamaha Mw
CarHunch analysed 220 real MOT records for the 2015 Yamaha Mw. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 Yamaha MW passes its MOT first time 88% of the time, beating the UK average of 80% — a solid reliability signal. However, 38.6% of these vehicles have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history, which is notably high and worth taking seriously when inspecting a used example.
At a median mileage of 12,806 miles for a nine-year-old bike, these machines are lightly used overall, yet they still average 3.9 advisories per vehicle, suggesting wear accumulates even with light riding. When evaluating a particular example, request its full MOT history and have a mechanic specifically check the areas flagged most often in advisories—this will tell you far more than the pass rate alone.
What to check before buying a 2015 Yamaha Mw
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.
- ⚠️ 38.6% 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 Mw 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 Mw vehicles fall between 6,453 and 20,812 miles.
2015 Yamaha Mw — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 85 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (48% of peak).
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 Mw
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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38.3%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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24.1%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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23.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20%
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy
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20%
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied
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19.3%
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied
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18.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.3%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.
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