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 holds its value about as well as most bikes (around 28% lost over three years, against the 25-32% bike norm) and 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.
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.
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
Phase depreciation derived from observed UK used-bike pricing — classified ads, dealer asking prices, and end-of-auction figures. Bike residuals depend heavily on theft history, service-stamp count, and crash-damage signatures. The figures here are indicative for clean, fully-stamped examples.
What it costs to own
Indicative running costs at 8,000 miles a year — the UK rider average. 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
£6,788
Per year
£2,263
Per mile
£0.28
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 £1.45/L. 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