Yamaha MT-09 (MTN890) MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

4.4 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 (MTN890) 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 requirements34.8%

   8 occurrences

2. 2.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear26.1%

   6 occurrences

3. 3.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements17.4%

   4 occurrences

4. 4.A footrest missing or insecure17.4%

   4 occurrences

5. 5.Audible warning not working8.7%

   2 occurrences

6. 6.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning8.7%

   2 occurrences

7. 7.Brake control not releasing correctly so that the functionality of brakes affected4.3%

   1 occurrences

8. 8.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released4.3%

   1 occurrences

9. 9.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn4.3%

   1 occurrences

10. 10.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements4.3%

    1 occurrences

11. 11.Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements4.3%

    1 occurrences

12. 12.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution4.3%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha MT-09 (MTN890) tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted10.1%

   78 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.1%

   47 tests

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

   16 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.6%

   12 tests

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm0.9%

   7 tests

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.8%

   6 tests

7. 7.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured0.4%

   3 tests

8. 8.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre0.4%

   3 tests

What gets tested

The MT-09 (MTN890) fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

6,648

Test classes

class 2: 766 · class 1: 4

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha MT-09 (MTN890)?

90.9% unadjusted, from 770 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha MT-09 (MTN890) fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 34.8% of failed Yamaha MT-09 (MTN890) tests, followed by "Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" (26.1%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha MT-09 (MTN890) usually have at its MOT?

6,648 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.