Yamaha MT-09 Abs Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Yamaha MT-09 Abs reliable? We analysed 9,337 real MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha MT-09 Abs is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha MT-09 Abs.
Yamaha MT-09 Abs Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha MT-09 Abs. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha MT-09 Abs MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha MT-09 Abs to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha MT-09 Abs Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Yamaha MT-09 Abs models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Yamaha MT-09 Abs Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha MT-09 Abs owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha MT-09 Abs MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha MT-09 Abs year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 205 | 93.7% | 4,053 | 6,116 | 9,809 |
| 2020 | 999 | 91.9% | 3,773 | 6,222 | 10,694 |
| 2019 | 1,563 | 92.1% | 4,123 | 6,499 | 10,036 |
| 2018 | 2,133 | 91.9% | 4,452 | 7,918 | 12,472 |
| 2017 | 4,176 | 92.3% | 5,143 | 8,598 | 13,789 |
How Long Does a Yamaha MT-09 Abs Last?
Based on 2,079 Yamaha MT-09 Abs vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha MT-09 Abs Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha MT-09 Abs MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Yamaha MT-09 Abs
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.7% MOT pass rate from 205 tests
91.9% MOT pass rate from 2,133 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha MT-09 Abs is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.7% across 205 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha MT-09 Abs Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha MT-09 Abs THIS CAR | 92.1% | 9,337 | 7,730 mi | — yrs |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 86.5% | 175,313 | 16,232 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha FZS600 | 85% | 157,659 | 22,466 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha XJR1300 | 88.8% | 107,128 | 16,836 mi | 27 yrs |
| BMW 760 | 81.3% | 5,656 | 72,792 mi | 23 yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha MT-09 Abs outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Yamaha MT-09 Abs has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.1% across 9,337 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Yamaha MT-09 Abs with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Yamaha MT-09 Abs owner drives around 1,104 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.