Yamaha Yzf R7 (yzf690) (2022)
2022 Yamaha Yzf R7 (yzf690)
CarHunch analysed 443 real MOT records for the 2022 Yamaha Yzf R7 (yzf690). This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 58.9%, well below the UK average of 80%, signalling that nearly two in five examples fail their test at the first attempt. Dangerous defects are rare at 2.7%, so safety concerns aren't the primary issue here.
These bikes are running low mileage for their age (median 4,157 miles, average 6,007), yet still struggling to pass, which suggests design or build quality issues rather than wear-and-tear problems. With only 0.11 failures and 0.4 advisories per vehicle on average, the failures tend to be concentrated in a smaller subset of bikes—if you're considering one, budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a Yamaha specialist to identify which generation or batch you're looking at.
What to check before buying a 2022 Yamaha Yzf R7 (yzf690)
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2022 Yamaha Yzf R7 (yzf690) 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 2022 Yamaha Yzf R7 (yzf690) vehicles fall between 2,043 and 7,927 miles.
MOT History Averages
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