Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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 2021 Yamaha Mt reliable?

Based on MOT data from 212 vehicles, the 2021 Yamaha Mt has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2021 Yamaha Mt?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2021 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 2021 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 (2021)

212 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.6% first-time pass rate

2021 Yamaha Mt

CarHunch analysed 212 real MOT records for the 2021 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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The 2021 Yamaha MT is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 93.5% first-time pass rate versus 80% nationally—a strong signal for buyers. Dangerous defects are rare at just 4.7%, so safety concerns are minimal.

These bikes are racking up modest mileage for their age (median 5,621 miles), and they're arriving at MOT in excellent condition with only 0.19 failures per vehicle on average. Before buying, request the full MOT history to confirm this example of low-wear ownership has been maintained by the previous keeper.

We have limited data for the 2021 Yamaha Mt — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

93.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.19

Over 2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–8k

For context

These stats describe 212 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 212 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 2021.

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Based on MOT data from 212 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.7% 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 2021 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.

5,621

typical

3,373

low mileage

8,420

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Yamaha Mt vehicles fall between 3,373 and 8,420 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,373 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.

✓ 3,373–8,420 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Yamaha Mts sit.

⚠ Over 11,367 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

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.19

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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