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DAIHATSU YRV Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 294 DAIHATSU YRVs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 2,117 in 2014 Q3 — only 14% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1,823 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 41 a year (13.8% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2031 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. Tellingly, 74% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (294 in the latest data).
Rarer than 49% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 41 a year (13.8% of survivors). At that pace roughly 140 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2031.
About the YRV
The Daihatsu YRV (Japanese: ダイハツ・YRV (ワイアールブイ), Daihatsu Waiārubui) was a mini MPV which was manufactured by the Japanese automaker Daihatsu from 2000 to 2005. The name "YRV" is an abbreviation for "Young Recreational Vehicle". The YRV is based on the contemporary Daihatsu Storia/Sirion; it offered a sportier character, nimbler handling, and more powerful engine options than its period competitors in the Japanese market.
DAIHATSU YRV — questions & answers
How many DAIHATSU YRV are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 294 DAIHATSU YRV were still registered in the UK — 75 licensed and on the road, plus 219 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the DAIHATSU YRV rare?
The DAIHATSU YRV is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (294), making it rarer than 49% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the DAIHATSU YRV increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of DAIHATSU YRV on UK roads fell by 41 (12.2%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 140 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most DAIHATSU YRV use?
Most DAIHATSU YRV run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the DAIHATSU YRV peak?
The DAIHATSU YRV peaked at 2,117 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.