Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890D) Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890D) reliable? We analysed 2,400 real MOT tests across 1,496 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890D) 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 GT (mtt 890D).
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890D) Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890D). Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890D) MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890D) to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890D) Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890D) fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890D) Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890D) models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890D) Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890D) owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890D) MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890D) year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 149 | 96.6% | 4,883 | 8,574 | 13,702 |
| 2022 | 920 | 95.9% | 4,938 | 8,292 | 13,097 |
| 2021 | 1,211 | 96.0% | 5,578 | 8,909 | 13,184 |
How Long Does a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890D) Last?
Based on 1,496 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890D) vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890D) Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890D) 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 GT (mtt 890D)
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
96.6% MOT pass rate from 149 tests
95.9% MOT pass rate from 920 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890D) is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.6% across 149 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 95.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890D) 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 GT (mtt 890D) THIS CAR | 96.0% | 2,400 | 8,669 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 |
| Honda Civic I-dtec Es | 90.6% | 1,835 | 93,554 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890D) outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890D) has an overall MOT pass rate of 96.0% across 2,400 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
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 Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890D) 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 GT (mtt 890D) owner drives around 2,146 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.