2022 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (mtt 890D) 0.9L Petrol · AP71 DVM

The most recent MOT, conducted on 21 June 2025 at 13,699 miles, returned a pass, meaning the motorcycle met the minimum roadworthiness standard on that date. The maintenance trend appears stable but not fully resolved, as the tester flagged two advisories. The drive chain was recorded as slightly tight, and the rear suspension linkage showed wear in the form of worn pins, bushes, or joints alongside slight up-and-down play in the linkage bearings. These are not dangerous failures, but they indicate the rear suspension requires attention to prevent deterioration from worsening. At roughly four years old, the recorded mileage of 13,699 miles equates to approximately 3,425 miles per year, which is notably low for a machine of this type. The MOT history contains only one test entry, so there is no mileage progression data to analyse for gaps or rapid accumulation. The single test date sits almost exactly one year before today's date of 18 June 2026, meaning the current MOT is either freshly issued or imminent. A buyer should confirm whether a new certificate has been obtained since the June 2025 test. The advisories from the June 2025 test centre on the rear suspension linkage and the final drive chain. Slight play in the rear suspension linkage bearings and worn bushes or pins suggest the bike may have spent periods standing without use, or that the rear suspension has not been regularly inspected and re-greased. A buyer should physically check the rear swingarm and linkage for notchiness, roughness, or visible corrosion on the bearing seals. The drive chain being slightly tight at the time of test means the adjustment was either at the limit or outside the manufacturer's free-play specification. Inspect the chain for tight spots, kinking, and uneven stretch, and verify the sprocket teeth for hooking or wear. Beyond the flagged items, a low-mileage motorcycle of this age can suffer from deterioration caused by inactivity rather than use. Tyres should be examined for sidewall cracking and date codes, as rubber degrades with age regardless of tread depth. Brake discs and pads should be checked for corrosion and uneven wear from prolonged standing. Fluids, including engine oil, coolant, and brake fluid, should be assessed for condition and service age, as infrequent use accelerates moisture absorption and contamination. The overall picture is of a mechanically sound machine with minor, well-documented wear items that are straightforward to address with routine servicing.