Yamaha MT-09 SP (MTN890D) MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

5.4 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 SP (MTN890D) 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 rear24.0%

   6 occurrences

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

   5 occurrences

3. 3.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted12.0%

   3 occurrences

4. 4.A footrest missing or insecure12.0%

   3 occurrences

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements12.0%

   3 occurrences

6. 6.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution8.0%

   2 occurrences

7. 7.Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar8.0%

   2 occurrences

8. 8.A transmission belt or chain excessively tight8.0%

   2 occurrences

9. 9.Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements8.0%

   2 occurrences

10. 10.Audible warning not working8.0%

    2 occurrences

11. 11.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released4.0%

    1 occurrences

12. 12.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements4.0%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha MT-09 SP (MTN890D) tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted10.2%

   56 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.5%

   30 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.0%

   11 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.3%

   7 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt or chain excessively tight0.7%

   4 tests

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

   3 tests

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.5%

   3 tests

8. 8.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn0.4%

   2 tests

What gets tested

The MT-09 SP (MTN890D) fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

7,874

Test classes

class 2: 547 · class 1: 1

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha MT-09 SP (MTN890D)?

92.0% unadjusted, from 548 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha MT-09 SP (MTN890D) fail its MOT on?

"Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" is recorded in 24.0% of failed Yamaha MT-09 SP (MTN890D) 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 SP (MTN890D) usually have at its MOT?

7,874 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.