Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 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 2020 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 2020 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 2020 Yamaha Mt 09 Abs reliable?

Based on MOT data from 355 vehicles, the 2020 Yamaha Mt 09 Abs has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.7%, 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 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 (2020)

355 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.7% first-time pass rate

2020 Yamaha Mt 09 Abs

CarHunch analysed 355 real MOT records for the 2020 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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Moderate sample. 355 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2020 Yamaha MT-09 ABS is slightly more reliable than average, with an 84.5% first-time MOT pass rate versus the UK average of 80%, and only 4.8% of bikes have ever suffered a dangerous defect—well below concerning levels. This is a genuinely clean safety record for a middleweight sports bike.

At a median mileage of just 6,043 miles for a four-year-old machine, these are lightly ridden examples, which explains the low failure rate of 0.21 per vehicle. The average of one advisory per bike suggests minor wear items rather than structural problems, so if you're buying one, check the service history and suspension condition—that's where advisories typically cluster on sporty bikes this age.

The 2020 Yamaha Mt 09 Abs passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

93.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.21

Over 2.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–10k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 355 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 355 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 (98%)	349	93.7%	0.21

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 2020 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.

6,043

typical

3,602

low mileage

10,210

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Yamaha Mt 09 Abs vehicles fall between 3,602 and 10,210 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,602 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.

✓ 3,602–10,210 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Yamaha Mt 09 Abss sit.

⚠ Over 13,783 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 09 Abs — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Yamaha Mt 09 Abss are still on the road.

Strong survival — 271 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% 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

2.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.21

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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