Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Yamaha Mt 09 Sp?

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 2018 Yamaha Mt 09 Sp?

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 2018 Yamaha Mt 09 Sp?

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 2018 Yamaha Mt 09 Sp reliable?

Based on MOT data from 337 vehicles, the 2018 Yamaha Mt 09 Sp has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.4%, 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 2018 Yamaha Mt 09 Sp?

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 (2018)

337 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.4% first-time pass rate

2018 Yamaha Mt 09 Sp

CarHunch analysed 337 real MOT records for the 2018 Yamaha Mt 09 Sp. 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. 337 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2018 Yamaha MT-09 SP passes its MOT on the first attempt 84.8% of the time, which is 4.8 percentage points above the UK average of 80%—a genuinely solid result that suggests this bike is engineered well and owners generally look after it. The dangerous defect rate of 8.9% is reassuringly low, so structural or safety failures are uncommon in this cohort.

At just over 9,000 miles on average, these bikes are running relatively low mileage for their age, which explains the minimal failure rate of 0.33 per vehicle and the modest 1.3 advisories—essentially wear-and-tear items rather than systemic problems. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection to check the clutch and chain condition, as these are the most likely culprits in the advisory data, and you'll have a reliable machine.

The 2018 Yamaha Mt 09 Sp passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.4% 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

93.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

8.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.33

Over 4.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–11k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 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 337 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 337 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.9% 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%)	329	93.4%	0.33

Colour Breakdown

Based on 791 Yamaha Mt 09 Sp vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 98.9%

782

Yellow 1.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Yamaha Mt 09 Sp 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.

7,527

typical

4,908

low mileage

11,426

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Yamaha Mt 09 Sp vehicles fall between 4,908 and 11,426 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,908 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.

✓ 4,908–11,426 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Yamaha Mt 09 Sps sit.

⚠ Over 15,425 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Yamaha Mt 09 Sp — Still on the Road

Most 2018 Yamaha Mt 09 Sps are still being driven.

Strong survival — 240 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 87% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.33

Avg failures per vehicle

1.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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