Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Yamaha Mt 09 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 2017 Yamaha Mt 09 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 2017 Yamaha Mt 09 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 2017 Yamaha Mt 09 Abs reliable?

Based on MOT data from 819 vehicles, the 2017 Yamaha Mt 09 Abs has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.9%, 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 2017 Yamaha Mt 09 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 09 Abs (2017)

819 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.9% first-time pass rate

2017 Yamaha Mt 09 Abs

CarHunch analysed 819 real MOT records for the 2017 Yamaha Mt 09 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 2017 Yamaha MT-09 ABS is a genuinely reliable bike, passing MOT first time in 88.1% of cases—comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%. Only 8.4% of these machines have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests the ABS system and core safety features are holding up well.

Most of these bikes are running around 8,552 miles at median (reasonable for a six-year-old sportsbike), and they're turning up with an average of just 0.38 failures per test, indicating that when things do go wrong, they're usually minor. Pick one that's been serviced regularly and you're looking at a bike that should sail through its MOT with minimal fuss or expense.

The 2017 Yamaha Mt 09 Abs passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.9% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

8.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.38

Over 5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–13k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.9% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.3 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 819 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 819 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.4% 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 →
📄 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 (98%)	805	93.8%	0.39

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,227 Yamaha Mt 09 Abs vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 34.8%

774

Black 33.3%

741

Blue 31.7%

706

Yellow 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Yamaha Mt 09 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.

8,552

typical

5,431

low mileage

13,017

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Yamaha Mt 09 Abs vehicles fall between 5,431 and 13,017 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,431 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.

✓ 5,431–13,017 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Yamaha Mt 09 Abss sit.

⚠ Over 17,572 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Yamaha Mt 09 Abs — Still on the Road

Most 2017 Yamaha Mt 09 Abss are still being driven.

504 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 71% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.38

Avg failures per vehicle

2.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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