Yamaha Tracer 700 Mt 07 Tracer (2020)

207 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84.9% first-time pass rate

2020 Yamaha Tracer 700 Mt 07 Tracer

CarHunch analysed 207 real MOT records for the 2020 Yamaha Tracer 700 Mt 07 Tracer. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2020 Yamaha Tracer 700 passes its first MOT 84.9% of the time, which is comfortably above the UK average of 80%, suggesting this is a reliable bike that owners tend to maintain well. With only 5.3% ever developing a dangerous defect, it's a safe choice compared to many alternatives.

At nearly 9,000 miles on average, these bikes show typical usage for their age, and the low failure rate of 0.18 per vehicle means major mechanical problems are rare. Before buying one, check the service history carefully and factor in a pre-purchase inspection, since nearly 0.7 advisories per bike suggests minor wear components (chains, pads, seals) are worth monitoring as mileage climbs.

Average reliability 4.9% above UK average
84.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
7,022
typical mileage
4,183–11,228 middle half
5.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.18
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2020 Yamaha Tracer 700 Mt 07 Tracer

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 (100%) 206 84.8% 0.18
Other (0%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Yamaha Tracer 700 Mt 07 Tracer 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.

4,183
low mileage
7,022
typical
11,228
high mileage

Half of all 2020 Yamaha Tracer 700 Mt 07 Tracer vehicles fall between 4,183 and 11,228 miles.

2020 Yamaha Tracer 700 Mt 07 Tracer — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 156 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.

171 156 2023 2025

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

2.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.18
Avg failures per vehicle
0.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

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