Yamaha Yzf (2017)
2017 Yamaha Yzf
CarHunch analysed 121 real MOT records for the 2017 Yamaha Yzf. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Yamaha YZF passes its MOT first time in 87.6% of cases, well above the UK average of 80%, which signals a reliably well-maintained bike. The 14.9% dangerous defect rate sits below the concerning threshold, so this isn't a safety red flag for buyers.
At an average mileage of 10,287 miles for a seven-year-old bike, these are lightly used machines—typical for sports bikes that often sit in garages. The modest 0.61 average failures and 3.2 advisories per vehicle suggest most issues are minor wear items rather than structural problems, so focus your pre-purchase inspection on brake condition and tyre wear.
What to check before buying a 2017 Yamaha Yzf
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 2017 Yamaha Yzf 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 vehicles fall between 4,351 and 13,574 miles.
2017 Yamaha Yzf — Still on the Road
49 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 54% 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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Yamaha Yzf
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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65.8%
Exhaust noisy
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23%
Drive chain slightly loose
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21.3%
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20.8%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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19.9%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.1%
Rear reflector missing
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11.6%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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10.8%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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