Yamaha MT-09 ABS MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

5.3 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-09 ABS tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements26.2%

   17 occurrences

2. 2.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements20.0%

   13 occurrences

3. 3.A footrest missing or insecure16.9%

   11 occurrences

4. 4.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear15.4%

   10 occurrences

5. 5.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted13.8%

   9 occurrences

6. 6.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps9.2%

   6 occurrences

7. 7.Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements7.7%

   5 occurrences

8. 8.A stop lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements6.2%

   4 occurrences

9. 9.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps6.2%

   4 occurrences

10. 10.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play4.6%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar4.6%

    3 occurrences

12. 12.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released3.1%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha MT-09 ABS tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted15.9%

   239 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.0%

   120 tests

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.4%

   36 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.1%

   31 tests

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.0%

   30 tests

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm1.5%

   23 tests

7. 7.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre1.2%

   18 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.1%

   17 tests

What gets tested

The MT-09 ABS fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

11,599

Test classes

class 2: 1,492 · class 1: 10

Compare within the range

Other Yamaha motorcycles

• Yamaha MT83.8% raw
• Yamaha GPD125-A NMAX 125 ABS80.8% raw
• Yamaha YZF R189.4%
• Yamaha YZF73.9%
• Yamaha YBR70.5%
• Yamaha XSR88.9% raw
• All Yamaha motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha MT-09 ABS?

91.8% unadjusted, from 1,502 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha MT-09 ABS fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 26.2% of failed Yamaha MT-09 ABS tests, followed by "Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" (20.0%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha MT-09 ABS usually have at its MOT?

11,599 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.