Yamaha Ybr (2017)
2017 Yamaha Ybr
CarHunch analysed 149 real MOT records for the 2017 Yamaha Ybr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Yamaha YBR passes its MOT on first attempt 86% of the time, meaningfully better than the UK average of 80%, which is a genuine mark of reliability. However, nearly a quarter of these bikes (24.2%) have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history, a notably high figure that buyers should take seriously when inspecting a used example.
With a median mileage of just 8,616 miles for a seven-year-old bike, these YBRs are typically lightly used commuters, which explains the strong pass rate and low failure count of 0.81 per vehicle. Before buying, insist on a detailed pre-purchase inspection focusing on brake condition, chain wear, and suspension health—the 2.8 advisories per bike suggest these are the areas where age catches up with it most.
What to check before buying a 2017 Yamaha Ybr
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.
- ⚠️ 24.2% 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 2017 Yamaha Ybr 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 2017 Yamaha Ybr vehicles fall between 4,422 and 13,042 miles.
2017 Yamaha Ybr — Still on the Road
75 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 58% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Yamaha Ybr
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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34.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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29.2%
Drive chain slightly loose
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28%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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24.2%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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21.6%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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20.3%
Headlamp aim too high
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13.3%
Handlebar deformed but serviceable
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12.8%
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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