Yamaha MT-09 SP MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

6.9 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 SP 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 requirements42.9%

   6 occurrences

2. 2.A footrest missing or insecure21.4%

   3 occurrences

3. 3.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements14.3%

   2 occurrences

4. 4.Audible warning not working14.3%

   2 occurrences

5. 5.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre14.3%

   2 occurrences

6. 6.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect7.1%

   1 occurrences

7. 7.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution7.1%

   1 occurrences

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail7.1%

   1 occurrences

9. 9.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear7.1%

   1 occurrences

10. 10.Wheels of a solo motorcycle sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering7.1%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

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

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted12.4%

   74 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.2%

   31 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.5%

   15 tests

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.8%

   11 tests

5. 5.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre1.3%

   8 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.2%

   7 tests

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.0%

   6 tests

8. 8.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play0.8%

   5 tests

What gets tested

The MT-09 SP fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

10,728

Test classes

class 2: 595 · class 1: 3

Compare within the range

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• 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 SP?

93.5% unadjusted, from 598 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

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

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 42.9% of failed Yamaha MT-09 SP tests, followed by "A footrest missing or insecure" (21.4%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

10,728 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.