Yamaha Tracer 900
MotorcycleFrom 598 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm and brake fluid contaminated. The top issue, a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre, caused 2 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 2 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 1 |
| brake fluid contaminated | 1 |
| a tyre cords exposed or damaged | 1 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 1 |
| any braking system component insecure or inadequately mounted | 1 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 1 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 1 |
| handlebar grip insecure to handlebar | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 98.7% | - |
| 2019 | 96.8% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, brake fluid contaminated |
| 2018 | 97.4% | a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre, a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tracer 900s tested had between 5,155 and 12,833 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 9,161 median miles, the Tracer 900 has 0.029 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Yamaha models
| Yamaha Mt | 87.6% |
| Yamaha Gpd125-A Nmax 125 Abs | 80.8% |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 87.8% |
| Yamaha Unclassified | 86.6% |
| Yamaha Fzs600 | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Yamaha Tracer 900 MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Tracer 900 has a 97.3% MOT pass rate based on 598 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Tracer 900?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Tracer 900 is a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre, which caused 2 failures. Other common issues include brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Tracer 900 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Tracer 900 is 9,161 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 5,155 and 12,833 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.