Yamaha Tracer 9 (mtt 890) Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Yamaha Tracer 9 (mtt 890) reliable? We analysed 186 real MOT tests across 114 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha Tracer 9 (mtt 890) is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha Tracer 9 (mtt 890).
Yamaha Tracer 9 (mtt 890) Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha Tracer 9 (mtt 890). Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha Tracer 9 (mtt 890) MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha Tracer 9 (mtt 890) to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha Tracer 9 (mtt 890) Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Yamaha Tracer 9 (mtt 890) models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Yamaha Tracer 9 (mtt 890) Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha Tracer 9 (mtt 890) owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha Tracer 9 (mtt 890) MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha Tracer 9 (mtt 890) year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 60 | 98.3% | 4,809 | 6,916 | 10,715 |
| 2021 | 106 | 94.3% | 4,495 | 7,625 | 10,949 |
How Long Does a Yamaha Tracer 9 (mtt 890) Last?
Based on 114 Yamaha Tracer 9 (mtt 890) vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha Tracer 9 (mtt 890) Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha Tracer 9 (mtt 890) 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 Tracer 9 (mtt 890)
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
98.3% MOT pass rate from 60 tests
94.3% MOT pass rate from 106 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha Tracer 9 (mtt 890) is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 98.3% across 60 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 94.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha Tracer 9 (mtt 890) Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha Tracer 9 (mtt 890) THIS CAR | 95.2% | 186 | 7,310 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 |
| Volkswagen Polo Beats | 91.9% | 491 | 47,288 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha Tracer 9 (mtt 890) outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Yamaha Tracer 9 (mtt 890) has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.2% across 186 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 handlebar grip insecure to handlebar. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Yamaha Tracer 9 (mtt 890) 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 Tracer 9 (mtt 890) owner drives around 1,398 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.