Yamaha MT-07 (MTN690) MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

4.0 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Yamaha MT-07 (MTN690) tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear25.0%

   11 occurrences

2. 2.A footrest missing or insecure20.5%

   9 occurrences

3. 3.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements15.9%

   7 occurrences

4. 4.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released9.1%

   4 occurrences

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements9.1%

   4 occurrences

6. 6.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps9.1%

   4 occurrences

7. 7.Wheels of a solo motorcycle sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering6.8%

   3 occurrences

8. 8.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements6.8%

   3 occurrences

9. 9.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps6.8%

   3 occurrences

10. 10.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted6.8%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre6.8%

    3 occurrences

12. 12.A lamp likely to become detached6.8%

    3 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha MT-07 (MTN690) tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted12.2%

   139 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements3.8%

   43 tests

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.7%

   31 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm1.8%

   21 tests

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.5%

   17 tests

6. 6.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake1.1%

   12 tests

7. 7.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.0%

   11 tests

8. 8.A wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted0.7%

   8 tests

What gets tested

The MT-07 (MTN690) fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

8,347

Test classes

class 2: 1,126 · class 1: 9

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha MT-07 (MTN690)?

90.6% unadjusted, from 1,135 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha MT-07 (MTN690) fail its MOT on?

"Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" is recorded in 25.0% of failed Yamaha MT-07 (MTN690) tests, followed by "A footrest missing or insecure" (20.5%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha MT-07 (MTN690) usually have at its MOT?

8,347 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.