Yamaha Raptor MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 20 model years and 1,215 tests, the Yamaha Raptor passes its MOT 90.8% of the time. That is 15.8 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 25.0%. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, other defects and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 9.0% of all tests — 4.5 points clear of other defects, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are registration plates, headlamp and decelerometer (sp) — registration plates alone was recorded 61 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 11.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 11.6% in 2021 to 8.6% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every Raptor model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 32 | 90.6% | 9.4% | Brakes |
| 2005 | 95 | 88.4% | 11.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 248 | 90.7% | 9.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 261 | 93.5% | 6.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 223 | 88.8% | 11.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 66 | 93.9% | 6.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 48 | 87.5% | 12.5% | Brakes |
| 2011 | 49 | 87.8% | 12.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 37 | 91.9% | 8.1% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.0% | 110 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.5% | 55 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.0% | 49 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.9% | 35 |
| 5 | Steering | 1.7% | 21 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.3% | 16 |
| 7 | Tyres | 1.1% | 13 |
| 8 | Road wheels | 0.9% | 11 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plates | 61 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 38 |
| 3 | Decelerometer (sp) | 32 |
| 4 | Individual direction indicators | 31 |
| 5 | Horn | 28 |
| 6 | Rear reflectors | 27 |
| 7 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 26 |
| 8 | Locking devices | 22 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 11.2% | 136 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.2% | 63 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.7% | 57 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.3% | 52 |
| 5 | Steering | 3.2% | 39 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 30 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 822 | 9.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 301 | 11.6% |
| 2022 | 286 | 10.1% |
| 2023 | 223 | 6.3% |
| 2024 | 197 | 8.1% |
| 2025 | 208 | 8.6% |
What to check before buying a Yamaha Raptor
- Lighting & signalling (9.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Other defects (4.5% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Brakes (4.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Yamaha Raptor?
90.8% of the 1,215 Yamaha Raptor MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 9.2% fail rate, across model years 2001–2020.
What does the Yamaha Raptor most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.0% of tests, then other defects (4.5%).
Methodology & source. Based on 1,215 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.