Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Yamaha Mt?

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 2020 Yamaha Mt?

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 2020 Yamaha Mt?

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 2020 Yamaha Mt reliable?

Based on MOT data from 340 vehicles, the 2020 Yamaha Mt has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2020 Yamaha Mt?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2020 Yamaha Mt are: Exhaust noisy (41.6% of vehicles), Drive chain slightly loose (19.9% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (16.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Yamaha Mt?

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 (2020)

340 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.8% first-time pass rate

2020 Yamaha Mt

CarHunch analysed 340 real MOT records for the 2020 Yamaha Mt. 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. 340 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2020 Yamaha MT is a genuinely reliable bike—its 94.8% first-time pass rate sits well above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 2.9% of the cohort. This is the kind of machine where you're unlikely to face unexpected MOT failures or safety-critical issues.

With a median mileage of 6,725 miles at test time, these bikes are being used gently, which partly explains the strong pass rate, though the low failure rate (0.19 per vehicle) suggests the model itself is mechanically sound. If you're considering one, focus your pre-purchase inspection on advisories—which average 0.9 per bike—typically minor wear items like brake pads or chain condition that you'll budget for anyway.

The 2020 Yamaha Mt passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.8% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.19

Over 2.9 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–10k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 340 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 340 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 41.6%

Exhaust noisy

Lighting 19.9%

Drive chain slightly loose · Rear reflector missing · Headlamp aim too high · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Tyre wear 16.1%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 10.6%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Drive chain excessively loose

Brake wear 8.5%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 7.6%

Steering headbearing has slight free play

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020.

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Before you buy a 2020 Yamaha Mt

Based on MOT data from 340 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.9% 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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 14,953 Yamaha Mt vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 35.4%

5,287

Silver 19.4%

2,904

Red 14%

2,095

Black 8.9%

1,327

Blue 7.7%

1,156

Purple 6.3%

941

White 3.2%

483

Orange 3%

449

Yellow 1.9%

286

Green 0.1%

Multi-colour 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Yamaha Mt 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.

6,725

typical

4,414

low mileage

10,125

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Yamaha Mt vehicles fall between 4,414 and 10,125 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,414 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.

✓ 4,414–10,125 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Yamaha Mts sit.

⚠ Over 13,668 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Yamaha Mt — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Yamaha Mts are still on the road.

Strong survival — 291 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.19

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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