That said, I would expect any decent cymbal to last 5 to 10 years, depending on how hard you hit and how you position your cymbals (steeper angles will cause keyholing, which will also lead to repeated hits in the same location).

How long can cymbals last?

On average, cymbals last for 5-10 years before they crack or wear out. How long a cymbal will last depends on the build quality of the cymbals, the drummer's playing technique, how often the cymbals are used, and how they are mounted on the cymbal stands.

Do cymbals wear out?

Cymbals are really nothing more than a fairly ductile alloy work-hardened into a spring. And, springs can and do fail, and cymbals are subject to the same mechanical and physical properties any metal use in this fashion must endure.