Yamaha Tracer 900 GT MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

7.9 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 900 GT 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 requirements20.4%

   10 occurrences

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm10.2%

   5 occurrences

3. 3.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear10.2%

   5 occurrences

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution8.2%

   4 occurrences

5. 5.Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements8.2%

   4 occurrences

6. 6.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released6.1%

   3 occurrences

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn6.1%

   3 occurrences

8. 8.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.1%

   3 occurrences

9. 9.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre6.1%

   3 occurrences

10. 10.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.1%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements6.1%

    3 occurrences

12. 12.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.1%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha Tracer 900 GT tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.3%

   110 tests

2. 2.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.9%

   50 tests

3. 3.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted2.7%

   47 tests

4. 4.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play1.6%

   27 tests

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

   27 tests

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

   23 tests

7. 7.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre1.3%

   23 tests

8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.1%

   19 tests

What gets tested

The Tracer 900 GT fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

14,242

Test classes

class 2: 1,737 · class 1: 4

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha Tracer 900 GT?

94.4% unadjusted, from 1,741 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha Tracer 900 GT fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 20.4% of failed Yamaha Tracer 900 GT tests, followed by "Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm" (10.2%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha Tracer 900 GT usually have at its MOT?

14,242 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.