Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT?

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 2020 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT?

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 2020 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT?

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 2020 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 541 vehicles, the 2020 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 97%, 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 2020 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT?

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 900 GT (2020)

541 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97% first-time pass rate

2020 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT

CarHunch analysed 541 real MOT records for the 2020 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2020 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT is a notably reliable motorcycle, passing its first MOT 94% of the time compared to the UK average of 80%—a 14-point margin that reflects genuinely solid engineering. Only 3.5% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so serious safety issues are uncommon in this cohort.

At just over 10,000 miles on average, these bikes are lightly used for their age, which partly explains the strong pass rate; expect an average of only 0.11 failures per vehicle and 0.6 advisories, meaning most owners encounter nothing more than minor wear items. If you're considering one, check the service history and have the suspension and brakes inspected thoroughly—these are the components that tend to show up in advisories on sports-touring bikes.

The 2020 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (97% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

97%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.11

Over 2.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–13k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 97% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 541 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 541 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.5% 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 (96%)	521	96.9%	0.12

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,196 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 44.9%

986

Blue 31.9%

700

Grey 23.2%

510

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 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.

8,382

typical

5,007

low mileage

12,987

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT vehicles fall between 5,007 and 12,987 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,007 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.

✓ 5,007–12,987 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Yamaha Tracer 900 GTs sit.

⚠ Over 17,532 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Yamaha Tracer 900 GTs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 452 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.

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

0.11

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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