Engine · Yamaha MT-09 · Big bike

Yamaha MT-09 valve clearance check cost

£170 – £835Independent garage · United Kingdom
Book time 2 – 7.5 hMain dealer £250 – £1,435Parts £55 – £240Difficulty Hard

By country

CountryPartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
France€60 – €260€125 – €595€185 – €855€250 – €1,265
Belgium€60 – €265€115 – €560€175 – €825€230 – €1,170
SwitzerlandCHF 80 – CHF 350CHF 210 – CHF 990CHF 290 – CHF 1,345CHF 375 – CHF 1,845
Germany€60 – €260€145 – €750€205 – €1,010€285 – €1,525
Austria€60 – €270€150 – €780€215 – €1,050€295 – €1,505
Spain€60 – €250€85 – €430€145 – €680€180 – €925
Italy€60 – €255€75 – €395€135 – €650€170 – €860
Portugal€60 – €250€65 – €330€125 – €585€160 – €825
Netherlands€60 – €265€140 – €695€205 – €960€270 – €1,335
United Kingdom£55 – £240£115 – £595£170 – £835£250 – £1,435

What changes the price

On the Yamaha MT-09, access takes on average 5% more time than the average for its class (big bike), where the range is £165 – £805.

Labour varies hugely: 1 to 2 hours on an accessible single, 5 to 7 hours on a faired four where fairings, tank and airbox must come off.

Yamaha MT-09: other repairs

Motorbike oil and filter change£70 – £160Motorbike service£140 – £375Motorbike chain and sprocket kit£200 – £440Motorbike front brake pads£85 – £215Motorbike rear brake pads£45 – £115Motorbike tyre pair£310 – £560Motorbike battery£95 – £215Motorbike clutch plates£225 – £570Fork seals£130 – £395Motorbike brake fluid change£35 – £95

Frequently asked questions

How much does a valve clearance check yamaha mt-09 cost?

At an independent garage, expect £170 to £835, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £250 – £1,435.

What is book time?

It is the reference time set for a given job. Garages bill that time even if they work faster. If a quote shows far more hours than book time, ask why. Yamaha MT-09: 2 – 7.5 h.

Why is the dealer more expensive?

Dealer hourly rates run 40 to 60% higher on average, and genuine parts cost more than their original-equipment equivalents. Under EU rules, servicing outside the dealer network does not void the manufacturer warranty.

Data updated October 2026. Indicative estimate. MecaScan cannot see your vehicle: always have a diagnosis confirmed by a professional, and never work on brakes, steering or airbags without the skills.