MOT failure · RFR #40428
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Total
6,883
Models
175
Models most at risk.
Ranked by rate, not raw volume. A Fiesta shows every failure a lot because there are a lot of Fiestas. Rate = share of that model's own MOTs.
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- 01 Yamaha XC 3.75%
- 02 Honda WW 125 A M 3.58%
- 03 Honda WW 3.12%
- 04 Honda Anc 3.05%
- 05 Yamaha YS 125 2.90%
- 06 Honda Nsc 2.61%
- 07 Yamaha Gpd125 A Nmax 125 Abs 2.51%
- 08 Yamaha Gpd 2.49%
- 09 Piaggio Liberty 125 2.43%
- 10 Honda Nss 2.34%
- 11 Honda Nsc 110 Mpd K 2.19%
- 12 Honda Nt650v 2.08%
- 13 Honda Glr 2.08%
- 14 Honda Nsc 110 M 1.99%
- 15 Honda Cbf 125 M M 1.94%
- 16 Yamaha Yzf R125 1.91%
- 17 Yamaha Fjr1300 1.91%
- 18 Lexmoto Lxr 125 SY 125 10 1.86%
- 19 Yamaha Yzf 1.76%
- 20 Honda Cbf 125 M B 1.74%
- 21 Yamaha Yzf R125 Abs 1.70%
- 22 Honda SH 1.68%
- 23 Honda SH 125 AD L 1.60%
- 24 Honda St1100 1.58%
- 25 Yamaha Ybr 125 1.54%
- 26 Honda Cbf 1.50%
- 27 Royal Alloy GT 125i 1.49%
- 28 Yamaha Ybr 1.46%
- 29 Kawasaki ER 1.43%
- 30 Yamaha Fzs600 1.43%
Top 30 by rate. 145 more models also logged this defect.
Typical UK garage cost
£60–£95
for tyre replacement. Range covers regional rate spread + part-quality variance. Open the estimator →
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Five quid for a gauge beats £150 for a retest. UK MOT minimum is 1.6mm — most testers fail anything below 2mm to be safe.
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Frequently asked.
- Why does tyre tread depth not in accordance… fail an MOT?
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. Most commonly flagged on the Yamaha XC. UK MOT standards require this item to meet minimum safety thresholds — when it falls short, the tester logs it as a Major or Dangerous defect and the car fails outright.
- How much does it cost to fix tyre tread depth not in accordance…?
- Typical UK garage cost for tyre replacement is £60–£95. The range reflects regional labour rate differences and part-quality choices. Main dealer rates are usually 30–50% higher.
- Can I fix tyre tread depth not in accordance… myself?
- Many owners handle this with basic tools. The parts or products listed above are commonly used for this repair. Check your vehicle handbook and confirm the fix clears the defect before booking a retest.
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