Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Yamaha Tracer 700 (mtt 690 A)?

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 Tracer 700 (mtt 690 A)?

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 Tracer 700 (mtt 690 A)?

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 Tracer 700 (mtt 690 A) reliable?

Based on MOT data from 495 vehicles, the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 700 (mtt 690 A) has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.3%, 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 2021 Yamaha Tracer 700 (mtt 690 A)?

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 (mtt 690 A) (2021)

495 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.3% first-time pass rate

2021 Yamaha Tracer 700 (mtt 690 A)

CarHunch analysed 495 real MOT records for the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 700 (mtt 690 A). 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. 495 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2021 Yamaha Tracer 700 passes its first MOT 86.6% of the time, which is a solid 6.6 percentage points above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 2.0% of the cohort. This is a genuinely reliable middleweight sports tourer with no significant reliability red flags for buyers to worry about.

At just over 7,000 miles median mileage, these bikes are still relatively low-run for their age, which explains why they average only 0.1 failures and 0.3 advisories per vehicle at test. If you're buying one, check the service history carefully since low mileage doesn't always mean good maintenance, and confirm the chain, sprockets and brake pads have been properly looked after—the most common wear items on these bikes.

The 2021 Yamaha Tracer 700 (mtt 690 A) passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96.3% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.1

Over 1.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–11k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 495 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 495 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2% 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

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (97%)	482	96.3%	0.1

Colour Breakdown

Based on 998 Yamaha Tracer 700 (mtt 690 A) vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 56%

559

Blue 17.3%

173

Red 15.1%

151

Green 11.5%

115

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Yamaha Tracer 700 (mtt 690 A) 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.

7,068

typical

4,043

low mileage

11,083

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Yamaha Tracer 700 (mtt 690 A) vehicles fall between 4,043 and 11,083 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,043 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.

✓ 4,043–11,083 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Yamaha Tracer 700 (mtt 690 A)s sit.

⚠ Over 14,962 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

1.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.1

Avg failures per vehicle

0.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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