Yamaha Yzf R1m 17 (2017)
2017 Yamaha Yzf R1m 17
CarHunch analysed 133 real MOT records for the 2017 Yamaha Yzf R1m 17. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2017 Yamaha YZF R1M is significantly more reliable than the average UK motorcycle, with a 91.6% first-time pass rate that substantially beats the 80% national average. Only 3.8% of examples have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests this is a well-engineered sports bike.
The median mileage of 6,250 miles is quite low for a six-year-old machine, indicating most owners are keeping these as weekend rather than commuter bikes—which likely explains both the excellent pass rate and the minimal failure rate of just 0.22 per vehicle. Before buying, check the service history carefully and verify the mileage is genuine, since genuinely low-mileage sports bikes can hide storage damage or neglect that won't show up until the bike is used harder.
What to check before buying a 2017 Yamaha Yzf R1m 17
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.
- 📄 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 132 | 91.6% | 0.22 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Yamaha Yzf R1m 17 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 Yzf R1m 17 vehicles fall between 3,760 and 9,457 miles.
2017 Yamaha Yzf R1m 17 — Still on the Road
63 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 51% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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