Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Yamaha Tracer 700 Mt 07 Tracer?

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 2017 Yamaha Tracer 700 Mt 07 Tracer?

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 2017 Yamaha Tracer 700 Mt 07 Tracer?

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 2017 Yamaha Tracer 700 Mt 07 Tracer reliable?

Based on MOT data from 964 vehicles, the 2017 Yamaha Tracer 700 Mt 07 Tracer has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95%, 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 2017 Yamaha Tracer 700 Mt 07 Tracer?

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 Tracer 700 Mt 07 Tracer (2017)

964 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95% first-time pass rate

2017 Yamaha Tracer 700 Mt 07 Tracer

CarHunch analysed 964 real MOT records for the 2017 Yamaha Tracer 700 Mt 07 Tracer. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2017 Yamaha Tracer 700 MT-07 is a genuinely reliable bike, with an 88% first-time MOT pass rate that sits comfortably above the UK average of 80%—and only 8.6% of examples have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. Petrol variants hold that standard firmly at 87.6%, so fuel type isn't a reliability divider here.

At an average mileage of 12,899 miles for a seven-year-old bike, these machines have been ridden hard but not thrashed, suggesting owners actually use them rather than let them gather dust. The low failure rate of just 0.31 per vehicle paired with 2.0 advisories per test tells you that when things do need attention, they're usually minor wear items rather than structural problems—so budget for consumables like brakes and tyres, then get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the gearbox and clutch, which tend to show up in those advisor notes.

The 2017 Yamaha Tracer 700 Mt 07 Tracer passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95% 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

95%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

8.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.31

Over 4.9 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 6k–17k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 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 964 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 964 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.6% 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (97%)	933	94.8%	0.32

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,323 Yamaha Tracer 700 Mt 07 Tracer vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 37.6%

873

Red 31%

720

Black 21.8%

506

Grey 9.6%

224

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Yamaha Tracer 700 Mt 07 Tracer 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.

10,488

typical

6,495

low mileage

16,734

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Yamaha Tracer 700 Mt 07 Tracer vehicles fall between 6,495 and 16,734 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,495 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.

✓ 6,495–16,734 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Yamaha Tracer 700 Mt 07 Tracers sit.

⚠ Over 22,590 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Yamaha Tracer 700 Mt 07 Tracer — Still on the Road

Most 2017 Yamaha Tracer 700 Mt 07 Tracers are still being driven.

596 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

4.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.31

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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