Yamaha MT-09 Tracer ABS MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

7.0 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-09 Tracer ABS tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps35.3%

   6 occurrences

2. 2.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements17.6%

   3 occurrences

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements17.6%

   3 occurrences

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely11.8%

   2 occurrences

5. 5.A footrest missing or insecure11.8%

   2 occurrences

6. 6.Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar11.8%

   2 occurrences

7. 7.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted5.9%

   1 occurrences

8. 8.Exhaust system leaking or insecure5.9%

   1 occurrences

9. 9.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn5.9%

   1 occurrences

10. 10.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution5.9%

    1 occurrences

11. 11.A wheel bearing excessively rough5.9%

    1 occurrences

12. 12.A throttle control not functioning correctly5.9%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

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

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted5.3%

   35 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.8%

   32 tests

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.9%

   19 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.7%

   18 tests

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.3%

   15 tests

6. 6.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn1.7%

   11 tests

7. 7.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play1.5%

   10 tests

8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.2%

   8 tests

What gets tested

The MT-09 Tracer ABS fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

18,101

Test classes

class 2: 662 · class 1: 3

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 Tracer ABS?

93.5% unadjusted, from 665 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

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

"A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps" is recorded in 35.3% of failed Yamaha MT-09 Tracer ABS tests, followed by "Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" (17.6%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

18,101 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.