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Yamaha MT-09 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the Yamaha MT-09 since 2018, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 2023 model year has 3 complaints, more than any other year, led by body and brakes problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
10
Recalls
2
Worst year
2023
Model years
2018-2025

Yamaha MT-09 years to avoid

No model year of the Yamaha MT-09 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Yamaha MT-09 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Yamaha MT-09 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

201820212022202320242025

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Yamaha MT-09 problems

All model years combined.

  • Body
    3
  • Transmission
    2
  • Lights
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Yamaha MT-09 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2025-2Engine10
2024-2Acceleration10
2023-3Body10
2022-1Body20
2021-1Electrical20
2018-1Lights00

Recalls 2

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Questions about the Yamaha MT-09

What years of the Yamaha MT-09 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Yamaha MT-09 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Yamaha MT-09?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Yamaha MT-09?

Body, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (2) and lights (2).

How many recalls does the Yamaha MT-09 have?

2 recalls between 2018 and 2025. The 2022 model year has the most, with 2.

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