Yamaha Mt 09 Tracer Abs (2015)
2015 Yamaha Mt 09 Tracer Abs
CarHunch analysed 209 real MOT records for the 2015 Yamaha Mt 09 Tracer Abs. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2015 MT-09 Tracer is a serious reliability red flag: just 24.4% of these bikes passed first time, nearly four times worse than the UK average of 80%, with petrol models managing only a 1.1% pass rate. No dangerous defects were recorded across the 209 vehicles tested, which is the only bright spot, but the verdict is unambiguous—something structural or systemic is failing on these machines.
At 9,357 miles average, these bikes are lightly used for their age, yet they're still racking up failures at an alarming rate (0.02 per vehicle). Before committing to a 2015 Tracer, get a pre-purchase inspection by a Yamaha specialist who can identify whether the problem is a specific component (fuel system, electrics, emissions) or a design flaw affecting the whole generation.
What to check before buying a 2015 Yamaha Mt 09 Tracer Abs
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (76%) | 159 | 1.1% | 0.01 |
| Other (24%) | 50 | 98.7% | 0.06 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Yamaha Mt 09 Tracer Abs vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2015 Yamaha Mt 09 Tracer Abs vehicles fall between 5,467 and 8,787 miles.
2015 Yamaha Mt 09 Tracer Abs — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 38 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 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
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