Yamaha MT-09 Sp Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Yamaha MT-09 Sp reliable? We analysed 3,136 real MOT tests across 748 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha MT-09 Sp 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 Sp.
Yamaha MT-09 Sp Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha MT-09 Sp. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha MT-09 Sp MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha MT-09 Sp to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha MT-09 Sp Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Yamaha MT-09 Sp models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Yamaha MT-09 Sp Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha MT-09 Sp owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha MT-09 Sp MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha MT-09 Sp year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 72 | 87.5% | 2,524 | 4,413 | 7,852 |
| 2020 | 460 | 93.5% | 3,604 | 6,344 | 10,642 |
| 2019 | 997 | 93.0% | 4,553 | 7,218 | 11,226 |
| 2018 | 1,500 | 92.2% | 4,806 | 7,652 | 12,329 |
How Long Does a Yamaha MT-09 Sp Last?
Based on 748 Yamaha MT-09 Sp vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha MT-09 Sp Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha MT-09 Sp 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 Sp
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.5% MOT pass rate from 460 tests
87.5% MOT pass rate from 72 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha MT-09 Sp is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.5% across 460 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.5% — 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 Sp 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 Sp THIS CAR | 92.6% | 3,136 | 7,344 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 |
| Matchless G80 | 92.3% | 2,210 | 10,974 mi | 75 yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha MT-09 Sp outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Yamaha MT-09 Sp has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.6% across 3,136 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 Sp 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 Sp owner drives around 1,165 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.