Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Yamaha Mt 07 (mtn690)?

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 2021 Yamaha Mt 07 (mtn690)?

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 2021 Yamaha Mt 07 (mtn690)?

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 2021 Yamaha Mt 07 (mtn690) reliable?

Based on MOT data from 629 vehicles, the 2021 Yamaha Mt 07 (mtn690) has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.8%, 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 2021 Yamaha Mt 07 (mtn690)?

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 (mtn690) (2021)

629 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.8% first-time pass rate

2021 Yamaha Mt 07 (mtn690)

CarHunch analysed 629 real MOT records for the 2021 Yamaha Mt 07 (mtn690). Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Yamaha MT-07 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 78.5%, slightly below the UK average of 80%, which suggests marginally higher-than-average maintenance needs. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at just 1.6% of vehicles ever recorded, so catastrophic failures aren't a concern for buyers.

At 6,372 miles median and 8,393 miles average, these bikes are running low mileage for their age—typical for enthusiast ownership rather than daily commuting. With only 0.12 failures and 0.6 advisories per vehicle on average, the MT-07 is mechanically straightforward, so if you're buying one, focus your inspection on routine maintenance history rather than worrying about hidden structural issues.

The 2021 Yamaha Mt 07 (mtn690) passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.8% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.12

Over 1.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–11k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 629 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 629 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	623	94.8%	0.12

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,327 Yamaha Mt 07 (mtn690) vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 42.8%

1,425

Blue 29.6%

986

Black 27.5%

916

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Yamaha Mt 07 (mtn690) 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.

6,372

typical

3,478

low mileage

11,039

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Yamaha Mt 07 (mtn690) vehicles fall between 3,478 and 11,039 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,478 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.

✓ 3,478–11,039 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Yamaha Mt 07 (mtn690)s sit.

⚠ Over 14,902 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.12

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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