Yamaha Tracer 700 (mtt 690 A) (2020)

196 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86% first-time pass rate

2020 Yamaha Tracer 700 (mtt 690 A)

CarHunch analysed 196 real MOT records for the 2020 Yamaha Tracer 700 (mtt 690 A). This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2020 Yamaha Tracer 700 achieves an 86% first-time pass rate, which sits 6 percentage points above the UK average—a solid result that reflects good baseline reliability. Dangerous defects are rare, appearing in just 2.5% of vehicles tested, so safety concerns aren't a red flag for this cohort.

These bikes are running relatively light at a median of 7,672 miles, which makes the high pass rate even more meaningful as a true reliability indicator rather than a sign of gentle use. With only 0.1 failures per vehicle on average and just 0.6 advisories, this model demands minimal intervention—if you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on service history and cosmetic condition rather than structural wear.

Generally reliable 6% above UK average
86%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
7,672
typical mileage
4,065–11,223 middle half
2.6%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.1
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2020 Yamaha Tracer 700 (mtt 690 A)

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%) 191 85.6% 0.1
Other (3%) 5 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Yamaha Tracer 700 (mtt 690 A) 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.

4,065
low mileage
7,672
typical
11,223
high mileage

Half of all 2020 Yamaha Tracer 700 (mtt 690 A) vehicles fall between 4,065 and 11,223 miles.

2020 Yamaha Tracer 700 (mtt 690 A) — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 141 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.

145 141 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

2.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.1
Avg failures per vehicle
0.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Yamaha Tracer 700 (mtt 690 A):

2021 2022