Yamaha Tracer 700 MT-07 Tracer MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

6.1 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 Tracer 700 MT-07 Tracer 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 requirements21.4%

   12 occurrences

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely14.3%

   8 occurrences

3. 3.A footrest missing or insecure10.7%

   6 occurrences

4. 4.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre10.7%

   6 occurrences

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn8.9%

   5 occurrences

6. 6.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED7.1%

   4 occurrences

7. 7.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm7.1%

   4 occurrences

8. 8.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps7.1%

   4 occurrences

9. 9.A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc5.4%

   3 occurrences

10. 10.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.4%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps3.6%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.Wheels of a solo motorcycle sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering3.6%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha Tracer 700 MT-07 Tracer tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.4%

   111 tests

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted4.2%

   63 tests

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.7%

   40 tests

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

   27 tests

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

   26 tests

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

   25 tests

7. 7.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn1.6%

   24 tests

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

   24 tests

How wear changes the picture

Tracer 700 MT-07 Tracer pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The Tracer 700 MT-07 Tracer fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

16,513

Test classes

class 2: 1,502 · class 1: 3

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha Tracer 700 MT-07 Tracer?

92.6% unadjusted, from 1,505 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha Tracer 700 MT-07 Tracer fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 21.4% of failed Yamaha Tracer 700 MT-07 Tracer tests, followed by "A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" (14.3%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha Tracer 700 MT-07 Tracer usually have at its MOT?

16,513 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.