Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890d)?

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 9 GT (mtt 890d)?

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 9 GT (mtt 890d)?

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 9 GT (mtt 890d) reliable?

Based on MOT data from 786 vehicles, the 2022 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890d) has a first-time MOT pass rate of 98.5%, 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 9 GT (mtt 890d)?

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 9 GT (mtt 890d) (2022)

786 real MOT outcomes analysed • 98.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890d)

CarHunch analysed 786 real MOT records for the 2022 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890d). 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 9 GT posts an 81% first-time MOT pass rate—fractionally above the UK average of 80%—with an exceptionally low dangerous defect rate of just 0.8%, making it a safe bet for buyers concerned about structural or safety issues. This middleweight adventure bike shows genuinely robust reliability across the cohort of 786 vehicles tested.

At a median mileage of 7,675 miles for a two-year-old machine, these Tracers are running well within expected use, and the negligible failure rate of 0.03 per vehicle confirms the platform delivers consistent engineering. Most owners will encounter fewer than one minor advisory per bike, so if you're considering used examples in this age bracket, a pre-purchase inspection by a Yamaha specialist is the only real precaution you need.

The 2022 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890d) passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (98.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

98.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.03

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–12k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 98.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 786 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 786 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.8% 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 (100%)	785	98.5%	0.03

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,240 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890d) vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 44.8%

1,004

Red 28.2%

631

Green 13.8%

308

White 8.2%

184

Grey 2.5%

Silver 2.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890d) 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.

7,675

typical

4,503

low mileage

11,838

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890d) vehicles fall between 4,503 and 11,838 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,503 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.

✓ 4,503–11,838 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890d)s sit.

⚠ Over 15,981 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

0.03

Avg failures per vehicle

0.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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