Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Yamaha Mt 07 Abs?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2020 Yamaha Mt 07 Abs?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2020 Yamaha Mt 07 Abs?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2020 Yamaha Mt 07 Abs reliable?

Based on MOT data from 628 vehicles, the 2020 Yamaha Mt 07 Abs has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Yamaha Mt 07 Abs?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha Mt 07 Abs (2020)

628 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.9% first-time pass rate

2020 Yamaha Mt 07 Abs

CarHunch analysed 628 real MOT records for the 2020 Yamaha Mt 07 Abs. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2020 YAMAHA MT-07 ABS passes its MOT at 81.5%, marginally above the UK average of 80%, suggesting broadly reliable mechanicals with only 4.8% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects—well below the concern threshold. At nearly 10,000 miles on average, these bikes are showing normal wear for their age, yet they're returning just 0.23 failures per vehicle, which is genuinely low.

The 1.0 advisory per bike hints at minor maintenance niggles rather than systemic problems, and with a median MOT score of 50, you're looking at fundamentally sound machines that need routine care rather than structural fixes. Before buying one secondhand, check the full MOT history for any recurring advisory pattern (brakes, lights, chains) rather than assuming each service will be trouble-free.

The 2020 Yamaha Mt 07 Abs passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.9% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

92.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.23

Over 2.6 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–13k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.9% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 628 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 628 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	620	92.8%	0.23

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,966 Yamaha Mt 07 Abs vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 37.8%

1,501

Blue 26.5%

1,051

Black 25%

990

White 4.6%

183

Silver 3.1%

122

Red 1.8%

Purple 0.7%

Yellow 0.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Yamaha Mt 07 Abs vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

7,355

typical

3,413

low mileage

12,928

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Yamaha Mt 07 Abs vehicles fall between 3,413 and 12,928 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,413 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 3,413–12,928 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Yamaha Mt 07 Abss sit.

⚠ Over 17,452 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Yamaha Mt 07 Abs — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Yamaha Mt 07 Abss are still on the road.

Strong survival — 430 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.23

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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