Yamaha Mt 10 Sp Mtn1000d (2020)
2020 Yamaha Mt 10 Sp Mtn1000d
CarHunch analysed 121 real MOT records for the 2020 Yamaha Mt 10 Sp Mtn1000d. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 Yamaha MT-10 SP is a genuinely reliable performer, with an 89.1% first-time pass rate that sits comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%—and only 4.1% of bikes have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is low enough to dismiss as a buyer concern. These are well-maintained machines across the board, with very few failures (0.18 per vehicle) suggesting owners aren't wrestling with structural problems.
At just 6,830 miles median mileage for a nearly five-year-old bike, these are lightly used sportsbikes, so expect to find examples with plenty of mechanical life left in them. The 0.8 advisories per vehicle average points to minor wear items rather than anything systemic—typical for a bike this young and this low-mileage. Get a pre-purchase inspection done anyway, but don't expect nasty surprises; focus instead on whether the specific bike you're looking at has been stored properly and serviced on schedule.
What to check before buying a 2020 Yamaha Mt 10 Sp Mtn1000d
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 (97%) | 117 | 88.8% | 0.19 |
| Other (3%) | 4 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Yamaha Mt 10 Sp Mtn1000d 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 2020 Yamaha Mt 10 Sp Mtn1000d vehicles fall between 3,368 and 9,016 miles.
2020 Yamaha Mt 10 Sp Mtn1000d — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 98 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
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