Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (MTT 890D) MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

10.0 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 Tracer 9 GT (MTT 890D) 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 requirements29.4%

   5 occurrences

2. 2.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution17.6%

   3 occurrences

3. 3.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED11.8%

   2 occurrences

4. 4.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps11.8%

   2 occurrences

5. 5.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear11.8%

   2 occurrences

6. 6.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements11.8%

   2 occurrences

7. 7.A tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall5.9%

   1 occurrences

8. 8.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.9%

   1 occurrences

9. 9.A footrest missing or insecure5.9%

   1 occurrences

10. 10.A wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted5.9%

    1 occurrences

11. 11.Headlamp aim unable to be tested5.9%

    1 occurrences

12. 12.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED5.9%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (MTT 890D) tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.6%

   55 tests

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

   33 tests

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.2%

   26 tests

4. 4.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted1.2%

   15 tests

5. 5.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn0.9%

   11 tests

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

   9 tests

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

   8 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn0.6%

   7 tests

What gets tested

The Tracer 9 GT (MTT 890D) fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

9,802

Test classes

class 2: 1,196 · class 1: 5

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (MTT 890D)?

96.6% unadjusted, from 1,201 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (MTT 890D) fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 29.4% of failed Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (MTT 890D) tests, followed by "Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution" (17.6%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (MTT 890D) usually have at its MOT?

9,802 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.