2019 Yamaha Unclassified — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 287 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Yamaha Unclassified, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and other defects. Its pass rate of 92.3% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.1%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.6% | 16 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.8% | 8 |
| 3 | Other defects | 2.4% | 7 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.1% | 3 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 3 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.1% | 3 |
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 | 7 |
| 2 | Rear reflectors | 5 |
| 3 | Mirrors | 4 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 4 |
| 5 | Rear fog lamp | 3 |
| 6 | Individual direction indicators | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steering | 4.9% | 14 |
| 2 | Suspension | 3.8% | 11 |
| 3 | Tyres | 1.7% | 5 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.4% | 4 |
| 5 | Other defects | 1.1% | 3 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 2 |
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 | 270 | 8.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 68 | 8.8% |
| 2023 | 77 | 3.9% |
| 2024 | 66 | 10.6% |
| 2025 | 61 | 6.6% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Unclassified
Before buying a 2019 Yamaha Unclassified, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 5.6% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (5.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.8% 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.
- Other defects (2.4% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Yamaha Unclassifieds pass their MOT?
92.3% of the 287 2019 Yamaha Unclassified MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Yamaha Unclassified?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.6% of tests, followed by brakes (2.8%).
Methodology & source. Based on 287 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.