Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Yamaha Mt 09 Sp (mtn890d)?

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 Sp (mtn890d)?

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 Sp (mtn890d)?

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 Sp (mtn890d) reliable?

Based on MOT data from 414 vehicles, the 2021 Yamaha Mt 09 Sp (mtn890d) has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.6%, 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 Sp (mtn890d)?

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 Sp (mtn890d) (2021)

414 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.6% first-time pass rate

2021 Yamaha Mt 09 Sp (mtn890d)

CarHunch analysed 414 real MOT records for the 2021 Yamaha Mt 09 Sp (mtn890d). 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. 414 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2021 Yamaha MT-09 SP is a reliable performer, passing its first MOT 87.3% of the time—well above the UK average of 80%—with only 3.6% of bikes ever flagged for dangerous defects, making it a safe bet from a mechanical standpoint. The low failure rate of just 0.14 per vehicle suggests owners rarely encounter serious issues when they do test.

At a median mileage of 6,237 miles for a three-year-old bike, these machines are being ridden hard rather than garage-kept, yet they're holding up well. The 0.5 advisories per vehicle is modest, indicating minor wear items crop up occasionally but nothing systematic; if you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection by a motorcycle specialist is still worth the £50–100 to catch any neglected maintenance before you commit.

The 2021 Yamaha Mt 09 Sp (mtn890d) passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.14

Over 1.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–10k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 414 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 414 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.6% 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%)	411	94.5%	0.14

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,238 Yamaha Mt 09 Sp (mtn890d) vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 84.2%

1,042

White 11%

136

Silver 4.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Yamaha Mt 09 Sp (mtn890d) 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.

6,237

typical

3,559

low mileage

9,667

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Yamaha Mt 09 Sp (mtn890d) vehicles fall between 3,559 and 9,667 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,559 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.

✓ 3,559–9,667 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Yamaha Mt 09 Sp (mtn890d)s sit.

⚠ Over 13,050 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

1.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.14

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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