Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Yamaha Mt 09 (mtn890)?

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 09 (mtn890)?

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 09 (mtn890)?

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 09 (mtn890) reliable?

Based on MOT data from 423 vehicles, the 2021 Yamaha Mt 09 (mtn890) has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.3%, 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 09 (mtn890)?

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 (mtn890) (2021)

423 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.3% first-time pass rate

2021 Yamaha Mt 09 (mtn890)

CarHunch analysed 423 real MOT records for the 2021 Yamaha Mt 09 (mtn890). 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. 423 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2021 Yamaha MT-09 scrapes through MOT testing at 79.6%, just fractionally below the UK average of 80%, suggesting reliability that's entirely unremarkable for a three-year-old sports bike. Dangerous defects are rare at 2.6% of vehicles tested, so safety isn't a major concern here.

These bikes are running relatively low mileage for their age at 7,023 miles on average, which explains why failures are minimal (0.13 per vehicle) and advisories sparse at just 0.4 per machine. When you're shopping for one, focus your inspection on the things that actually break on these bikes rather than expecting systemic MOT problems—check the used-market history and service records instead, as the MOT data suggests the real issues will be the ones riders actually encounter rather than test failures.

The 2021 Yamaha Mt 09 (mtn890) passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.3% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.13

Over 1.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–9k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 423 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 423 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.6% 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 (98%)	416	94.2%	0.14

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,111 Yamaha Mt 09 (mtn890) vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 47.3%

998

Blue 26.8%

565

Black 26%

548

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Yamaha Mt 09 (mtn890) 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.

5,433

typical

3,417

low mileage

8,620

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Yamaha Mt 09 (mtn890) vehicles fall between 3,417 and 8,620 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,417 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.

✓ 3,417–8,620 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Yamaha Mt 09 (mtn890)s sit.

⚠ Over 11,637 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

0.13

Avg failures per vehicle

0.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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