Yamaha Tracer 900 GT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Yamaha Tracer 900 GT car check
Is the Yamaha Tracer 900 GT reliable? We analysed 8,204 real MOT tests across 2,118 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha Tracer 900 GT is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha Tracer 900 GT.
Yamaha Tracer 900 GT Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha Tracer 900 GT. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha Tracer 900 GT MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha Tracer 900 GT to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha Tracer 900 GT Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Yamaha Tracer 900 GT models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Yamaha Tracer 900 GT Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha Tracer 900 GT owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha Tracer 900 GT MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha Tracer 900 GT year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 301 | 96.3% | 4,768 | 8,439 | 12,529 |
| 2020 | 1,611 | 95.9% | 5,342 | 8,739 | 13,787 |
| 2019 | 3,164 | 94.9% | 6,108 | 9,859 | 15,476 |
| 2018 | 2,842 | 95.3% | 6,830 | 11,355 | 17,198 |
How Long Does a Yamaha Tracer 900 GT Last?
Based on 2,118 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha Tracer 900 GT Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 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 900 GT
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
96.3% MOT pass rate from 301 tests
94.9% MOT pass rate from 3,164 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha Tracer 900 GT is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.3% across 301 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 94.9% — 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 900 GT Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha Tracer 900 GT THIS CAR | 95.4% | 8,204 | 10,060 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 |
| Hyundai Kona SE Connect T-gdi MHEV | 88.1% | 5,266 | 25,402 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha Tracer 900 GT outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Yamaha Tracer 900 GT has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.4% across 8,204 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 Tracer 900 GT 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 900 GT owner drives around 1,687 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.