Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs (2021)
2021 Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs
CarHunch analysed 122 real MOT records for the 2021 Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2021 Yamaha YZF R3 ABS trails the UK average first-time pass rate by 10 percentage points at 70%, suggesting owners encounter more issues at their initial MOT than typical motorcycles. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at just 2.5% of the cohort, so safety-critical problems aren't a widespread concern for this model.
Most owners are clocking up modest mileage for a three-year-old bike—a median of 5,146 miles suggests these are being ridden cautiously or stored frequently—and the average failure count of 0.11 per vehicle indicates mechanical issues are minor when they occur. Before buying, request the full MOT history to check whether advisories cluster around specific systems like brakes or electrics, which will tell you whether any particular weakness runs through the model.
What to check before buying a 2021 Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs
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%) | 121 | 69.7% | 0.12 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs 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 2021 Yamaha Yzf R3 Abs vehicles fall between 2,208 and 8,126 miles.
MOT History Averages
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