Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 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 2022 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 2022 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 2022 Yamaha Tracer 700 (mtt 690 A) reliable?

Based on MOT data from 246 vehicles, the 2022 Yamaha Tracer 700 (mtt 690 A) has a first-time MOT pass rate of 97.9%, 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 2022 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) (2022)

246 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97.9% first-time pass rate

2022 Yamaha Tracer 700 (mtt 690 A)

CarHunch analysed 246 real MOT records for the 2022 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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The 2022 Yamaha Tracer 700 passes its first MOT just below the UK average at 78.4%, which is marginally concerning but not a red flag—only 0.4% of these bikes have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety issues are rare. With a median mileage of just 5,372 miles for a two-year-old machine, these are lightly used sports-tourers that rarely need fixes: the average bike has had virtually no failures (0.04 per vehicle) and minimal advisories (0.1 per vehicle).

This cohort's gentle usage patterns and low failure rate suggest the Tracer 700 is reliable when properly maintained, though the slightly-below-average pass rate hints that some owners neglect routine servicing between tests. If you're considering one, check the maintenance history carefully and budget for a pre-purchase inspection to catch any deferred work—these bikes aren't fragile, but they do respond badly to neglect.

We have limited data for the 2022 Yamaha Tracer 700 (mtt 690 A) — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

97.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.04

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–9k

For context

These stats describe 246 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 246 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.4% 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 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 2022 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.

5,372

typical

3,339

low mileage

9,000

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Yamaha Tracer 700 (mtt 690 A) vehicles fall between 3,339 and 9,000 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,339 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.

✓ 3,339–9,000 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Yamaha Tracer 700 (mtt 690 A)s sit.

⚠ Over 12,150 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

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.04

Avg failures per vehicle

0.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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