Yamaha Tracer 700 (MTT 690-A) MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

8.8 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 (MTT 690-A) 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 requirements35.7%

   5 occurrences

2. 2.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps14.3%

   2 occurrences

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

   2 occurrences

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

   2 occurrences

5. 5.A tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall7.1%

   1 occurrences

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

   1 occurrences

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

   1 occurrences

8. 8.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements7.1%

   1 occurrences

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

   1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha Tracer 700 (MTT 690-A) tests carrying each advisory.

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

   45 tests

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted2.5%

   18 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.6%

   12 tests

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.5%

   11 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.5%

   11 tests

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm1.0%

   7 tests

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

   6 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn0.7%

   5 tests

What gets tested

The Tracer 700 (MTT 690-A) fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

9,235

Test classes

class 2: 729 · class 1: 2

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha Tracer 700 (MTT 690-A)?

95.3% unadjusted, from 731 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha Tracer 700 (MTT 690-A) fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 35.7% of failed Yamaha Tracer 700 (MTT 690-A) tests, followed by "Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps" (14.3%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha Tracer 700 (MTT 690-A) usually have at its MOT?

9,235 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.