Yamaha Tracer 900 Gt
MotorcycleFrom 2,039 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 tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn and excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 13 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 13 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 6 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 6 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 5 |
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 3 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| wheels of a solo motorcycle sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering | 2 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 2 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96.1% | a lamp missing or inoperative, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 2020 | 94.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
| 2019 | 95.1% | a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2018 | 95.4% | excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tracer 900 Gts tested had between 6,189 and 15,298 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 9,929 median miles, the Tracer 900 Gt has 0.048 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 Gt MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Tracer 900 Gt has a 95.2% MOT pass rate based on 2,039 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Tracer 900 Gt?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Tracer 900 Gt is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Tracer 900 Gt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Tracer 900 Gt is 9,929 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,189 and 15,298 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.