Yamaha Tracer 9 GT
The MT-09 in touring clothes. Yamaha's CP3 890cc triple, the IMU-based electronics suite, plus heated grips, hard luggage, cruise control, and a semi-active KYB suspension on the GT trim. The GT spec is what makes this a serious tourer — without it, the standard Tracer 9 feels half-finished. Same engine and chassis as the MT-09, dressed up for two-up touring with luggage and a 30-mile-per-day-faster-than-the-MT-09 comfort margin.
- Engine
- 890 cc
- Power
- 119 PS
- Weight
- 220 kg
- Seat height
- 825 mm
- A2 licence
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CP3 inline-three 120° crank
wet
The short version
Forecourt score
Value 55 · Insurance 19 · Theft 35
The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT is expensive to insure (group 14). Theft risk is high. The main thing to check on a used one is the cp3 rocker arm wear. We don't yet hold model-specific depreciation for the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT; our default estimate is around 28% lost over three years.
A bike-specific blend of value retention, insurance and theft risk (weighted 40/35/25). Bikes carry no MOT reliability data, so reliability isn't scored. Higher is better. The value pillar uses our default estimate for this bike, not a model-specific figure.
Variant: Tracer 9 GT
Engine
Petrol · 890cc
Power
119 ps
Torque
93 Nm
Weight
220 kg
Seat
825 mm
Transmission
6-speed manual
Economy
50 mpg
Tracer 9 GT — full touring spec. 890cc CP3 triple, 119 PS, 93 Nm. 220 kg wet (with bags). 825mm seat. Cruise control, heated grips, KYB semi-active suspension, quickshifter, hard luggage standard.
Tell us about the one you're looking at
Tidy and well looked-after for its age — the typical clean bike.
Estimated market value
£9,143
Range £8,229 – £10,057
HIGH CONFIDENCE
Holding value
Bikes hold value far better than cars — typical motorcycle 3-year depreciation is 25–32%, against cars' 40–50%. Some bikes (Hayabusa, Gold Wing, classic Z1000) actually appreciate in the 7–15 year zone as cult demand outstrips supply.
New
£13,199
At 5 years
£8,183
At 10 years
£5,676
Value loss by phase
Each band shows the share of original value lost during that window — not cumulative. Appreciation (green, marked +X% gained) is real for bikes that develop cult status.
UK new price by year
How we estimate this
We don't yet hold model-specific depreciation for this bike. The figures above are our default estimate for machines of this kind, currently applied to 2 models in the catalogue — treat them as a starting point, not a measurement of this model. Bike residuals depend heavily on theft history, service-stamp count and crash-damage signatures. Figures assume a clean, fully-stamped example.
What it costs to own
Indicative running costs at 3,000 miles a year — the UK average from DfT travel and traffic statistics. Chain-drive bikes carry a chain/sprocket consumable line; tax (typically £25–£100/yr) and depreciation are excluded — see the section above for value retention.
3-year total
£3,069
Per year
£1,023
Per mile
£0.34
Service costs assume independent specialist labour and OE parts. Tyre intervals reflect typical UK road riding — track-day usage burns through rear tyres in <2,000 miles. Fuel uses the variant MPG at the current DESNZ pump price of £1.60/L (week commencing 03/08/2026). Electric bikes are costed from battery capacity and published range at the current domestic electricity price; where a bike has no published range we show no energy line rather than guess. Lower-mileage riders see proportionally lower totals; higher-mileage commuters pay roughly linearly more.
Estimated insurance
Group 14 of 17 (very high — superbike/cult) · Comprehensive · 5 yr NCB
Indicative annual comprehensive premiums for this bike. Bike insurance is far more sensitive to licence tier and rider age than cars — pick the combination closest to your circumstances.
Licence
Age
No-claims bonus
5 yearsRisk profile
Estimated annual premium · typical, age 30-39
£1,450/ year
Roughly £121 per month
Typical
Suburban postcode, 3+ years NCB, standard security (Thatcham chain + disc lock), no recent claims.| Age band | Lower risk | Typical | Higher risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 17-21 | £2,393 | £3,190 | £4,466 |
| Age 22-29 | £1,468 | £1,958 | £2,741 |
| Age 30-39Selected | £1,088 | £1,450 | £2,030 |
| Age 40-49 | £957 | £1,276 | £1,786 |
| Age 50+ | £870 | £1,160 | £1,624 |
How we estimate this
Premiums combine licence tier, rider age, no-claims bonus and a risk-profile multiplier on top of a bike-specific baseline. Bike insurance is materially more sensitive to licence tier (CBT / A1 / A2 / A) than car insurance, and young riders pay considerably more than older riders even on the same machine. Always get individual quotes before buying.
Theft risk
Bike-specific · Met Police + insurance reporting
UK bike theft rates are an order of magnitude higher than car theft. Nakeds and supersports lose more to professional gangs; large adventure bikes and tourers are statistically much safer.
Theft risk score · 1 to 4
3/4High risk
High risk
Frequent theft target — appears regularly on UK police hot-lists, especially in London. Expect insurers to demand Thatcham chain + ground anchor + disc lock; tracker can knock 10–15% off premium.Theft hotspot postcodes
Postcode prefixes only; full London hot zone runs across E, N, NW, SE, SW, W boroughs depending on the model.
What this means for you
MT-09 theft profile carries over despite touring styling. Police on London hot-lists treat both the same. Thatcham chain + ground anchor + tracker package essential.
How we set this band
Bands derived from Met Police bike-theft reporting (most-stolen lists) cross-referenced with insurance industry underwriting data. Model + postcode are the two biggest factors in motorcycle theft risk in the UK, materially more than vehicle value.
What goes wrong
6 known issues · sorted by severity
Documented failure modes from UK owner forums, dealer service bulletins, and aggregated mechanic feedback. Mileages are approximate — different riders see different intervals depending on use and maintenance. Always address "high"-severity items before resale.
High severity
1
Medium
4
Low / cosmetic
1
| Severity | Part / issue | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| high | CP3 rocker arm wear Inherited from MT-09 platform 60k+ mi | £500 |
| medium | Heated grip switchgear 30k+ mi | £250 |
| medium | Chain stretch 18-20k mi | £300 |
| medium | KYB semi-active suspension service 25k mi | £400 |
| medium | Cam chain tensioner (early 2021) 30k+ mi | £300 |
| low | Mirror vibration any | £80-120 aftermarket replacement |
How we score severity
High — strands the bike or causes consequential damage if left. Medium — service item that affects ride quality or risks failure. Low — cosmetic or minor inconvenience. Costs are independent-specialist UK rates for parts and labour together; main dealer prices typically run 30–50% higher.
Safety recalls
Manufacturers occasionally issue safety recalls to fix a fault free of charge. You can check whether the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, or your exact vehicle, has any outstanding recalls on the official DVSA service.
Check on GOV.UKOpens the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency recall checker. Choose the make, model and year of manufacture — no registration needed.
Variant comparison
The CP3 in sport-tourer form. Cross-shop BMW S 1000 XR (more power, much pricier), Kawasaki Versys 1000 (heavier, more comfortable, less sporty), Triumph Tiger Sport 660 (lighter, slower, cheaper). Tracer 9 GT wins on price-to-performance for the sport-tourer class.
Known issues
- Inherits CP3 platform issues (see MT-09): rocker arm wear 60k+ mi
- Mirrors vibrate at motorway speed — common change
- Heated grip switchgear can fail (£250 replacement)
- Chain wear at 18-20k mi (£300)
- KYB semi-active suspension service at 25k mi (£400)
Strengths
- +CP3 890cc triple — sport-bike performance in tourer body
- +GT spec brings heated grips + hard luggage + cruise control standard
- +KYB semi-active suspension on GT — adapts to load and road
- +IMU-based electronics suite (lean-sensitive ABS/TCS)
- +Quickshifter standard on GT
- +Genuine 200+ mile tank range
Watch-outs
- −GT spec premium over Tracer 9 base is steep (£2-3k)
- −MT-09's theft profile carries over — adventure styling not enough disguise
- −Heated grip controls fiddly without TFT touchscreen
- −Mirrors vibrate at motorway speed — owners change them
Related bikes
Common questions
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, answered from the data
- How much is a used Yamaha Tracer 9 GT worth?
- A 2023 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT in good condition with around 9,000 miles is worth roughly £9,150 (typical range £8,250–£10,050). Dealer asking prices sit higher than private sales, and a full service history, no crash damage and an unbroken theft record are what hold a bike at the top of its range.
- How quickly does the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT depreciate?
- We don't yet hold model-specific depreciation for the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT. Our default estimate for machines of this kind is a loss of about 28% over three years, against a 25–32% norm for bikes generally — treat it as a starting point rather than a measurement of this model. Bikes hold value considerably better than cars, which typically lose 40–50% over the same period.
- Can you ride the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT on an A2 licence?
- No. The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT needs a full category A licence — 119 PS puts it beyond what A2 allows, and it isn't offered as a restrictable model.
- How much does it cost to insure a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT?
- Expect around £1,450 a year to insure a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, typically £1,150–£1,900. That assumes age 30, 3yrs NCB, suburban postcode. It sits in motorcycle insurance group 14 of 17. Bike premiums move far more on licence tier, rider age and postcode than car premiums do, so treat this as a starting point rather than a quote.
- What goes wrong on a used Yamaha Tracer 9 GT?
- The wear and failure points we track for the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT are: cp3 rocker arm wear (around 60k+ mi, £500); mirror vibration (any, £80-120 aftermarket replacement); heated grip switchgear (around 30k+ mi, £250). We don't publish a reliability score for bikes — the MOT dataset behind our car scores doesn't support one at model level — so treat these as the specific things to inspect rather than a verdict. A full service history and a fresh MOT without advisories remain the best protection.
- What does a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT cost to run?
- Expect around 50 mpg, about £436 a year in fuel or energy, £320 for an annual service, £380 a pair for tyres every 6,000 miles, £300 for a chain and sprockets every 19,000 miles. Figures assume 3,000 miles a year, the UK average from DfT travel and traffic statistics, and current DESNZ pump prices. The cost-of-ownership table on the profile breaks this down per year and per mile.
- Is the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT likely to be stolen?
- The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT is a high theft target. MT-09 theft profile carries over despite touring styling. Police on London hot-lists treat both the same. Thatcham chain + ground anchor + tracker package essential. Theft is concentrated in E, N, SE, NW, SW postcode areas. A Thatcham-approved chain and ground anchor, a disc lock and a tracker are what insurers look for, and secure overnight storage moves a premium more than almost anything else.
Answers are generated from this bike's Forecourt data — curated specifications, our valuation model and the week's DESNZ fuel and energy prices — and update with the weekly data refresh.